The partial US government shutdown entered its third day on Monday without resolution as Democrats continued to demand immigration reforms as part of any funding deal to reopen the government. Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to a package of five spending bills on Thursday, but stripped out a sixth bill on full fiscal year funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Senate instead approved a two-week funding for the DHS that gives lawmakers more time to work out disputes over its long-term budget. Democrats want changes to immigration enforcement operations, including requiring agents to wear body cameras and to not wear masks.
The package approved by the Senate must now be cleared by the House of Representatives before it is sent to President Donald Trump's desk for signature. The Senate package includes funding for the defense department, the health department, the treasury, the federal court system, and other agencies until the end of the 2026 fiscal year on 30 September. However, funding for these federal agencies ended at midnight on Saturday, resulting in a partial shutdown, as the House is yet to approve it. The House Rules Committee is expected to meet on Monday afternoon to consider the funding package.
The Senate-approved package must first clear a procedural hurdle known as the rule vote, which Democrats are expected to vote against. Speaking to NBC News, California Democratic Representative Ro Khanna said he was advocating for his colleagues to vote no on the DHS stopgap funding.
The impasse comes as thousands of people have taken to the streets in Minneapolis, protesting against Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement effort by the Trump administration that has drawn widespread outrage after federal agents fatally shot two US citizens. Democrats have called for changes in funding to DHS and demanded stricter regulations on ICE operations. With tensions running high in Washington, both parties are under pressure to reach a compromise soon.
The package approved by the Senate must now be cleared by the House of Representatives before it is sent to President Donald Trump's desk for signature. The Senate package includes funding for the defense department, the health department, the treasury, the federal court system, and other agencies until the end of the 2026 fiscal year on 30 September. However, funding for these federal agencies ended at midnight on Saturday, resulting in a partial shutdown, as the House is yet to approve it. The House Rules Committee is expected to meet on Monday afternoon to consider the funding package.
The Senate-approved package must first clear a procedural hurdle known as the rule vote, which Democrats are expected to vote against. Speaking to NBC News, California Democratic Representative Ro Khanna said he was advocating for his colleagues to vote no on the DHS stopgap funding.
The impasse comes as thousands of people have taken to the streets in Minneapolis, protesting against Operation Metro Surge, an immigration enforcement effort by the Trump administration that has drawn widespread outrage after federal agents fatally shot two US citizens. Democrats have called for changes in funding to DHS and demanded stricter regulations on ICE operations. With tensions running high in Washington, both parties are under pressure to reach a compromise soon.
