Senate Democrats Lead Bid to Punish ICE By Risking Government Shutdown
KEY POINTS
- â˘Several Senate Democrats including Cortez Masto, Rosen, and Kaine announced opposition to DHS funding following a Minneapolis federal agent shooting on Saturday.
- â˘Despite ICE funding continuing under the 2025 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' Democrats demand reforms like warrant requirements and banning masks for agents.
- â˘The Senate debate complicates Schumerâs earlier shutdown assurances, while some House Democrats support funding to protect Coast Guard and FEMA amidst an imminent storm.
In a plot twist wilder than a Netflix true crime special, Senate Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) are gearing up to tank DHS funding, including ICE's $1+ billion budget, after a grim Saturday shooting in Minneapolis. Sens. Mark Warner, Mark Kelly, and Brian Schatz joined the 'No' vote club, turning Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's no-shutdown promise into a DIY dumpster fire. Meanwhile, Sen. Chris Murphy and Alex Padilla have spent two days on speed calls whipping dissent like Black Friday rallies. ICE will keep chugging thanks to the 2025 "One Big Beautiful Bill," but Dems want warrants for arrests and no spooky masks for agents. Even Trump advisers admit, 'There's no way any Democrat can vote for Homeland Security funding as is.' Meanwhile, House Dems are sweating Coast Guard and FEMA cuts ahead of a looming East Coast snowstorm, because apparently fighting ICE means risking rescue during natural disasters. It'll be at least Tuesday before the Senate returns to sort this mess out â provided they survive the snow.
Share the Story
Nothing screams political genius like risking Coast Guard and FEMA funding to punish an agency already swimming in 2025 cash. Demonize ICE, freeze emergency services, enjoy the chaos. Classic Senate Democrat multitasking at its finest.
Three states punishing ICE like itâs the barista who got their coffee order wrong, while their fleets stay unfrozen until Tuesdayâs spring thaw.
Democrats blocking Homeland Security funding because apparently ânatural disastersâ and ârescue missionsâ are just inconvenient side quests in the anti-ICE saga.
Source: Axios | Published: 1/24/2026 | Author: Hans Nichols
More Articles in Politics
Trump Promises Retirement Plan That Matches Generosity of Federal Workersâ Excuses
Trump Calls Supreme Court 'Unfortunate,' Then Hits Economy with âBetterâ 10% Global Tariff
Politico Announces Australia Launch for 2026, Because Why Not Start Late?
House Republicans and Democrats Cozy Up Over Epstein Files Like Awkward Middle School Dance Partners
Trump Threatens to Turn State of the Union into the Worldâs Longest Podcast
Americans Trust AI About as Much as They Trust Crooked Politicians
Texas GOP Primary Turns Into Real-Life Soap Opera with Sexy Pics and Suicides
