Politics 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.
Senate 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.
Politics 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.
Senate Democrats 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.
Politics 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.
Politics 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.
Politics 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.
Congress January 16 Schumer reveals 'bipartisan' plans to reverse DOGE cuts as lawmakers work through funding push Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to restore Department of Government Efficiency cuts to HUD and other programs through bipartisan budget support.
Politics January 15 $174B spending package to avert shutdown clears key hurdle in Senate The Senate passed a procedural vote on a three-bill spending package funding commerce, justice, energy and interior agencies as Congress works to prevent government shutdown.
Media January 14 Schumer backs plan to fly Democratic senators, NYC cops to Minneapolis to confront ICE Sen. Chuck Schumer backs proposal to send Democratic senators and NYPD officers to Minneapolis to tell ICE agents what they're doing wrong.
Politics January 14 DHS funding fight drives Senate scramble to avoid government shutdown The Senate is readying to pass a three-bill funding package, but time is fast running out to avoid another government shutdown, and there are tricky, political issues with the DHS funding bill.