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Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House

Schumer backed the funding deal while saying Democrats would withhold support for a future Homeland Security extension without changes to ICE.

Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
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The Senate passed a government funding deal 71-29, funding most agencies through September while extending Homeland Security funding for two weeks. The temporary extension leaves Congress to debate possible limits on immigration enforcement, with a partial shutdown possible as the deal awaits House action.

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Chuck Schumer D · NY · SEN

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader who negotiated over the funding deal and called for changes to immigration enforcement.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who negotiated the funding deal with Senate Democrats and urged lawmakers to support it.

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator who opposed making concessions on immigration enforcement and delayed the funding bills to secure a later vote on his bill.

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House preparing for a House vote on the Senate funding package.

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader involved in negotiations and an agreement for a later vote on Graham’s bill.

Eric Schmitt
R · MO · SEN

Missouri senator opposing restrictions on immigration enforcement in exchange for Homeland Security funding.

House Democratic leader calling for changes to Homeland Security funding.

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Homeland Security secretary whose initial account of Pretti’s actions was contradicted by multiple videos, according to the article.

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator commenting on changes in the rhetoric surrounding the events in Minnesota.

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Senate Approves Funding Package After Deal With Schumer

Outlets describe Schumer as involved in negotiations over a Senate funding package that still required House action. Center outlets focus on House Democrats' frustration with their role in negotiations and differing accounts from Schumer and Jeffries. Right-leaning outlets describe the funding agreement while emphasizing political risks for Schumer and opposition from the party's left.

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