(WASHINGTON) — The White House is backing a bipartisan appropriations package that includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as Congress faces a potential partial government shutdown this weekend, according to reports from Politico and NPR.
A looming shutdown is increasingly likely as Senate Democrats signal they will block the funding package following the shooting of a Black man by a Minneapolis police officer.
- The White House supports the appropriations package, which includes DHS funding.
- A partial government shutdown is possible if Congress fails to reach an agreement.
- The death of Alex Pretti, shot by a Minneapolis police officer, is fueling opposition to the funding bill.
- ICE operations would continue even if other parts of the government shut down.
Shutdown Looms Amid Funding Dispute
Congress is on track for a partial shutdown after failing to reach an agreement on government funding, NPR reported. The impasse comes in the wake of the shooting of Alex Pretti by a Minneapolis police officer, prompting increased scrutiny of DHS funding.
DHS Funding and White House Support
The White House is supporting the appropriations package, which includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security, Politico reported. This backing comes as lawmakers grapple with a deadline to avert a shutdown.
Impact of a Shutdown
Most of the government could shut down this weekend, but operations at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would continue, according to NBC News. Senate Democrats have pledged to block the funding bill following the shooting in Minneapolis, CBS News reported.
Suozzi’s Vote and Concerns
Representative Tom Suozzi (D-NY) stated he “failed” when voting to pass the DHS funding bill, according to Politico. This admission highlights the internal divisions within the Democratic party regarding the legislation.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by Politico, NPR, NBC News, and CBS News and added independent analysis and context.
