Opposition to DHS funding from the King and Democrats increases risk of government shutdown
Potential Government Shutdown Looms as Key Senator Withdraws Support A major negotiator from the last government shutdown has indicated he won’t back a current funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), increasing the chances of another shutdown. Senator Angus King from Maine expressed on CBS’s Face the Nation that he finds the current […]
Long Island Democrats collaborate with Republicans to back increased funding for ICE
Last week, two House Democrats from Long Island, Rep. Laura Gillen and Rep. Tom Suozzi, went against their party leadership by backing a Republican-sponsored spending bill aimed at increasing funding for ICE. This decision led to significant outrage on the left, with some calling for their removal from office. These two self-proclaimed “moderate” Democrats supported […]
Democrats warn of a government shutdown due to ICE funding: ‘We are not without options’
In recent months, Democrats have ramped up efforts to critique U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with some state leaders labeling the agency in extreme terms. For instance, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has referred to ICE agents as “Trump’s modern-day Gestapo.” This rhetoric is part of a wider campaign that has sparked serious confrontations, including […]
Former acting DHS secretary criticizes Democrats’ threat of a shutdown regarding DHS funding
Chad Wolf, the former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, criticized Senate Democrats for their attempts to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This move follows the recent shooting of 37-year-old Alex Preti in Minneapolis and could potentially lead to a government shutdown. On “The Big Weekend Show,” Wolf described the Democrats’ actions […]
Senate Democrats oppose Homeland Security funding bill following the ICE shooting involving Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Senate Democrats Reassess Support for DHS Funding After Shooting Incident Senate Democrats are on the verge of disrupting a delicate cease-fire that was intended to prevent a partial government shutdown following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by Border Patrol agents on Saturday. There were already apprehensions among congressional Democrats about backing the Department […]
Senate Democrats Consider Halting DHS Funding Following Border Patrol Shooting
Senate Democrats are threatening to oppose funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following a recent shooting incident involving Border Patrol agents. Democratic senators such as Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have expressed their disapproval of a funding bill for DHS, asserting the need for significant […]
Schumer Promises Democrats Will Not Back ‘Insufficient’ DHS Funding Bill Amid Disturbing Events in Minnesota
Following the fatal shooting of an armed man by Border Patrol in Minneapolis on Saturday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he would not endorse any legislation that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This decision could set the stage for a partial government shutdown. The Senate has until January 30 to […]
Senate Democrats reject funding following shooting of Minneapolis man by border patrol
Senate Democrats are preparing to undermine a tenuous agreement aimed at preventing a partial government shutdown, following the fatal shooting of a man by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on Saturday. The incident has heightened tensions, especially as concerns grow over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), particularly in Minnesota where the shooting […]
Senate Democrats distance themselves from leadership on DHS funding due to impending shutdown concerns
Democrats Break Ranks and Pass ICE Funding Bill A funding package for the Department of Homeland Security is headed to the Senate after seven House Democrats sided with Republicans to approve it, despite concerns from some lawmakers calling for greater oversight of the agency. There’s a discernible tension building among Senate Democrats, which could heighten […]
Hyde Amendment reaches its 50th anniversary while there remains a gap in abortion funding under Obamacare.
53rd March for Life and 50th Anniversary of Hyde Amendment January 23rd marks a significant milestone: the 53rd March for Life and the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment. This legislation has been pivotal in preventing American taxpayers from funding elective abortions. Essentially, the Hyde Amendment raises the question of who foots the bill for […]