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January 29

Trump, Schumer reach government funding deal, sacrifice DHS spending bill in the process

President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, N.Y., reached a bipartisan government funding agreement to advance a behemoth funding package without the DHS spending bill.

January 29

Senate GOP holdouts refuse to budge as shutdown talks continue

Senate Republicans split from their party over the government funding package as negotiations continue on the DHS bill and a possible government funding extension.

January 29

7 Republicans join Dems to block major government funding package as shutdown looms

Government shutdown looms as Senate Democrats and Republicans torpedo a behemoth funding bill as negotiations on a path forward continue between the White House and Democrats.

January 29

Senate Republicans weigh Dem demand to split DHS bill, turn to short-term extension to avoid shutdown

Senate Democrats plan to block the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, and some Senate Republicans contend that the bill may need to be sidelined to avoid a shutdown.

January 28

Schumer rolls out list of ICE demands as White House says Dems 'blocked' deal-making session

Senate Democrats unveiled their ICE accountability demands, including body cameras, warrant restrictions, coordination with local police after fatal immigration operation shooting.

January 27

Senate Republicans tee up key shutdown test vote as Democrats dig in on DHS funding

A federal government shutdown looms as the Senate battles over a DHS funding package, with a test vote scheduled by Senate Majority Leader John Thune for Thursday.

January 27

Illinois Dem Senate candidates split on backing Schumer as leader

Growing Democratic revolt against Schumer emerges as Illinois Senate hopefuls split on leadership support during primary debate ahead of 2026 election.

January 27

Dems' DHS shutdown threat would hit FEMA, TSA while immigration funding remains intact

Senate Democrats' demands could lead to a shutdown, but DHS' immigration operations would be protected thanks to billions dumped into the agency by the 'big, beautiful bill' last year.

January 26

Thune steamrolls Dems' DHS revolt as Fetterman defects, Schumer under pressure

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus want the DHS funding bill stripped from the broader package, teeing up a partial government shutdown in the process.

January 26

Senate Democrats threaten shutdown by blocking DHS funding after Minnesota ICE shooting

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., leads Senate Democrats in demanding ICE reforms after Minneapolis shooting, threatening to split DHS funding from broader government spending package.