Lawmakers on Monday negotiated to avoid a government shutdown. The main obstacle is agreeing on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats submitted a last-minute request for salary increases for Transportation Security Administration agents, while Republicans insist on more funding for detention centers for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Lawmakers on Monday negotiated to avoid a government shutdown. The main obstacle is agreeing on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats submitted a last-minute request for salary increases for Transportation Security Administration agents, while Republicans insist on more funding for detention centers for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Still No Deal to Avert Government Shutdown as Deadline Approaches
The United States could be headed for a government shutdown if Congress fails to strike a deal this week on the remaining fiscal year 2024 spending bills that members have yet to pass....
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