- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, is actively preparing a backup plan for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding amidst ongoing negotiations.
- The deadline for securing DHS funding is approaching, and discussions between Democrats and Republicans are becoming increasingly fraught.
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democrats are standing firm on their DHS funding requests, indicating no intention to compromise easily.
- Both parties are accusing each other of engaging in bad faith negotiations, contributing to the tensions and complicating the process of reaching a consensus.
- The situation is critical as time is running out to find a resolution that adequately funds the DHS before the deadline, potentially impacting government operations.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/shutdown-clock-ticks-schumer-democrats-dig-dhs-funding-demands)
