Overview
- On CNN, Sen. Ruben Gallego said ICE "needs to be totally torn down" and vowed not to back additional funding unless the bill imposes constraints and oversight.
- House Democrats pushed the Homeland Security bill out of a recent funding package, and Senate leaders warn of a difficult vote with a possible short-term extension if no agreement emerges.
- The White House dismissed defunding calls, with a spokeswoman asserting ICE officers keep communities safe and deserve support.
- Party divisions are sharpening, as Sen. John Fetterman urged Democrats to avoid abolishing ICE while Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced legislation to eliminate the agency.
- The budget showdown follows the Jan. 7 shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, which triggered protests and a federal surge of resources to Minnesota.