Schumer says Democrats will block DHS funding

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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.

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Senate Democrats will not provide votes to advance DHS funding bill, Schumer says
'We Will Not Provide The Votes:' Schumer Leads Senate Democrats In Threat To Block DHS Funding, Raising Shutdown Fears
White House distances Trump from ‘assassin’ remarks on killed Minneapolis protester. Follow live updates.
The White House on Monday made an effort to distance President Trump from comments made by several members of his administration that criminalized Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti, who was shot and k...

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The Latest: Federal judge to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after shootings
In the wake of Alex Pretti's death, Congress appears on track for a partial shutdown
Slotkin, Peters to vote no on DHS funding after Minnesota protesters killed by ICE
“They are recklessly inciting violence at the whims of the president. And they must be reined in before there is more killing,” she said.

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Slotkin, Peters say they'll vote no on DHS funding after fatal shooting in Minnesota
Democrats Vow to Oppose Homeland Security Funds After Minnesota Shooting as Shutdown Risk Grows

Democratic candidates vying to fill Durbin’s Senate shoes all noncommittal on Schumer leadership

The race for Dick Durbin’s seat is shaping up as a balancing act between local priorities in Illinois and national party undercurrents.

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.

Schumer calls on GOP to move funding package without DHS money to avoid shutdown

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) called on Senate Republicans on Sunday to move a government funding package without funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in order to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the week.

Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats held a conference call Sunday to discuss their strategy after they made it clear they will block a Department of Homeland Security funding bill if it does not include cha

Trump laments to The Post that Schumer is roadblock to DC IndyCar race for America’s 250th: ‘What’s wrong with him?’

WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is putting the brakes on his grand plans to hold an IndyCar race in DC to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.