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U.S. House Speaker sees deal ahead on immigration crackdowns, shutdown

Johnson said he expected a funding deal to pass and identified some proposed limits on immigration agents as unacceptable.

U.S. House Speaker sees deal ahead on immigration crackdowns, shutdown
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects Congress to approve a funding deal by Tuesday, ending the partial shutdown while negotiations continue over limits on federal immigration enforcement. He described demands for agents to wear identification badges and uncover their faces as red lines.

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker discussing the shutdown funding deal and proposed restraints on immigration enforcement

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who worked out the funding deal with Democrats

House Minority Leader who said House Democrats would coordinate their position

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader who met with Tom Homan

ALSO MENTIONED  Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, described as opposing some proposed agent requirements and potentially accepting others

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Mike Johnson Seeks Votes to End Partial Government Shutdown

Outlets describe a partial government shutdown and Johnson's efforts to advance a funding deal to end it; he said he expected it to end by Tuesday. Center outlets track Johnson's timeline and the House funding process, including disputes over Homeland Security and immigration enforcement. Right-leaning outlets foreground his Tuesday forecast and resistance to Democratic immigration demands, while one also emphasizes his criticism of Democratic leaders.

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