Schumer Announces Democratic Block on DHS Funding Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer posted on X that Senate Democrats will refuse to vote for any spending package containing Department of Homeland Security money, calling the Minneapolis shooting “appalling” and the bill “woefully inadequate” to curb ICE abuses[1][2][3]. His statement signals a partisan deadlock that could trigger a partial government shutdown when current DHS funding expires on Jan 30. The move forces Senate leaders to seek a compromise or risk a lapse in funding.

Minneapolis Shooting Amplifies ICE Funding Debate Federal immigration officers shot and killed 37‑year‑old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, marking the second fatal encounter involving federal agents in the city this month after the Jan 7 death of Renee Nicole Good[1][2][3]. DHS described the incident as a “targeted operation” in which the suspect approached officers with a 9 mm handgun, resisted disarmament, and was shot in self‑defense. The shooting has become a flashpoint in the broader debate over ICE’s role and DHS spending.

House Passes DHS Bill but Senate Stalemate Looms The House approved the DHS appropriations measure 220‑207, with seven Democrats joining Republicans, allocating roughly $10 billion for ICE within a $64.4 billion DHS budget[1]. Passage now hinges on the Senate, which requires 60 votes to advance the measure; Republicans hold only 53 seats, making Democratic support essential. Without a bipartisan deal, the funding package could stall and precipitate a shutdown.

Shutdown Odds Surge After Shooting Betting markets responded sharply, with Polymarket odds for a shutdown climbing from 8 percent to about 75 percent and Kalshi showing a similar spike, indicating a roughly 77 percent probability of a shutdown[1]. A failure to approve a new DHS spending package could trigger a partial shutdown as early as Jan 31 if the Senate does not act before the Jan 30 deadline. The heightened market expectations reflect growing uncertainty over the legislative outcome.