Trump again faces threat of shutdown (Photo- Reuters)
New York Times, Washington. In America, the crisis has deepened over the spending bill necessary to keep the federal government running even after midnight on Friday. Senate Democrats blocked the spending package on Thursday, although negotiations with President Donald Trump to avoid a government shutdown continued.
Senators angry over the immigration action in the Democrat-ruled state of Minnesota have created a new problem for Trump. Democrat senators are demanding an immediate halt to ICE actions.
It is a six-bill spending package that includes funding for defense, health and other government programs, including $64.4 billion for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). But in the voting it could not get the required 60 votes for debate and the proposal fell by 45-55.
The opposition of the Democrats is especially regarding the provisions related to DHS. Following the recent shooting death of two US citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis, Democrats have demanded that controls be imposed on immigration enforcement agencies. They want DHS funding to be separated and renegotiated.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Congress should rein in ICE's actions. At the same time, Republican leader John Thune indicated that if an agreement is reached, the bill could be introduced again soon.
According to sources, a temporary framework has been discussed in the talks between Trump and Schumer, in which five bills will be passed and a short-term funding bill will be brought for DHS. However, disagreements remain over the duration of this temporary funding.
President Trump expressed hope that a shutdown could be avoided. Republican lawmakers also criticized the Democrats' stance, saying the country should not face another government shutdown. If a solution is not found soon, the US government could be shut down from Saturday morning, which would be the second time in a few months.
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