Overview
- Republicans and the White House are pressing to pass the House-approved package intact, and Senate GOP leaders have put the measure on the calendar.
- Two fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, including the killing of Alex Pretti, spurred Democrats to demand independent investigations and tighter limits on ICE and CBP practices.
- Despite a 53–47 majority, Republicans need at least seven Democratic votes to clear the 60-vote threshold, and several past Democratic swing votes now say they will oppose the bill with DHS included.
- The DHS bill funds TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard and other functions, so a lapse could disrupt services even as ICE operations continue using previously approved money.
- Any Senate changes to separate or rewrite DHS funding would require recalling the House from recess before the Jan. 30 deadline, making a quick fix unlikely.