Talks ramp up to avert US government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM

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Talks are intensifying in Washington D.C. to prevent a U.S. government shutdown before the Friday deadline. Democrats are seeking to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from a $1.2 trillion spending bill, prompted by the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis nurse by federal immigration agents. They are demanding increased oversight of federal immigration agents, including warrant requirements for arrests and clearer identification rules. The White House and Senate Democratic leadership are reportedly nearing an agreement involving a short-term extension for the DHS bill to allow further discussion on these restrictions. Failure to reach a deal would trigger a partial government shutdown at midnight on Friday, impacting several federal agencies.

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John Cornyn 50% US Border Patrol 60% Kristi Noem 60% Alex Pretti 70% Washington DC 70% White House 70% Chuck Schumer ×270% Immigration and Customs Enforcement 70% Minneapolis 80% Senate ×480% Department of Homeland Security ×290% United States ×290%

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