Senate approves funding bill with 71‑29 vote The Senate voted 71‑29 to fund the government through September, separating Department of Homeland Security appropriations for a two‑week period while broader spending remains intact[1]. The agreement was brokered between President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats after intense late‑night negotiations[2]. The measure now heads to the House, where delay could trigger a partial shutdown over the weekend[3].

Protest deaths drive Democratic ICE reform demands The killings of ICU nurse Alex Pretti and protester Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis intensified Democratic calls to end “roving patrols,” require body‑cameras, keep masks off, and adopt an enforceable code of conduct for ICE agents[1]. Democrats warned they would reject the entire spending package without such limits[2]. The deaths have become a rallying point for tighter warrant rules and local‑authority involvement in immigration raids[3].

Two‑week DHS funding pause allows reform debate Under the deal, DHS funding freezes at current levels for two weeks, giving lawmakers time to consider Democratic proposals to unmask agents, require more warrants, and let local authorities assist investigations[1]. This split was designed to address the heightened pressure from protest‑related deaths[2]. The pause creates a window for congressional debate on ICE oversight without halting essential homeland‑security operations[3].

Republican leaders voice mixed reactions, House resists split Senator Lindsey Graham cautioned Republicans against conceding too much, while Rand Paul noted an improvement in rhetoric and Eric Schmitt vowed to block any “knee‑cap” of law‑enforcement powers[1]. Speaker Mike Johnson expressed strong opposition to breaking up the bill but pledged rapid action to avoid a shutdown, and the Freedom Caucus insisted the package must return with DHS funding intact[2]. Other Republicans, such as Thom Tillis, opposed requirements for agents to show their faces, though some supported training and body‑camera measures[3].

Friday vote scheduled, weekend shutdown possible Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a Friday reconvening to try passing the deal before the midnight deadline[2]. House leadership has not set a vote date, raising the prospect of a partial shutdown if the bill stalls over the weekend[1]. Both chambers remain under pressure to finalize the agreement to keep government operations funded through September[3].