Deal to fund DHS falters amid bipartisan pushback

Democrats rejected a Republican proposal Tuesday to fund the Department of Homeland Security while carving out parts of ICE's enforcement operations, demanding immigration reforms before approving any ICE funding. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said every Democrat wants ICE reforms and plans to send a counterproposal, while Republicans argue that without ICE funding secured, they cannot deliver those reforms. The DHS shutdown, now in its sixth week, has drawn pushback from both sides: conservative Republicans oppose delaying full ICE funding, and President Trump offered only lukewarm support, saying he's "not happy" with any deal Democrats would accept. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries signaled Democrats could support funding all of DHS except ICE, complicating Schumer's negotiating position. The impasse casts serious doubt on whether Congress can reach a deal this week.