Senate votes on DHS funding amid ICE reform challenges

The Senate is holding a procedural vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid a partial government shutdown that has lasted 11 days. Lawmakers returned from recess without a deal on immigration agency reforms, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that Democrats are likely to oppose the funding measure. The standoff centers on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, with Democrats demanding reforms. As the shutdown continues, essential services like FEMA and TSA are facing operational challenges.

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