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Senate Democrats reject GOP offer to reopen Homeland Security, partially fund ICE

Mar 24, 2026Center

Senate Democrats on Tuesday rejected a new proposal from Senate Republicans endorsed by President Trump to fund almost all of the Department of Homeland Security but set aside some funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end the partial government shutdown that has now stretched to 39 days. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)…

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