politics
January 25, 2026
Another Shutdown Looms as Dems Vow Revenge for Minneapolis Shooting
The prospect of another government shutdown is now more likely following the shooting of a protester in Minneapolis by Customs and Border Patrol agents on Saturday
TL;DR
- A government shutdown is more likely after a protester was shot by CBP agents in Minneapolis.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated Democrats will block a government funding package if it includes DHS money.
- Schumer called the federal agents' actions in Minneapolis "appalling" and "unacceptable."
- Democrats believe the DHS spending bill lacks necessary constraints on immigration officers and is "woefully inadequate to rein in the abuses of ICE."
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged Senate Democrats to block ICE funding and "activate the National Guard."
- Last year's government shutdown lasted 43 days and ended after Democrats compromised on spending demands.
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