U.S. Senate Negotiates DHS Budget Amid Potential Government Shutdown

The U.S. Senate is currently negotiating a compromise on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) budget with both Democratic and Republican parties. According to PANews, even if the Senate separates the DHS budget from six spending bills and approves the other five, there is still a risk of a 78% government shutdown this Saturday. Differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill require the House to readjust the legislation and address the DHS budget separately. However, the House is not in session this week, preventing swift action. Additionally, disputes over the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have intensified partisan divisions. Senate Democrats have criticized ICE's enforcement methods and are calling for reforms to address public concerns over enforcement chaos.