President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn before departing the White House, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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Firstpost10-02-2026, 17:24

US Government Shutdown Looms: Democrats Reject Trump's DHS Counter-Offer

  • Democrats reject White House counter-offer as "incomplete and insufficient," raising shutdown fears.
  • DHS funding set to expire Friday; Democrats demand immigration enforcement reforms.
  • Key demands include judicial warrants, clearer officer ID, stricter use-of-force, and ban on racial profiling.
  • Republicans push back, advancing their own priorities like proof of citizenship for voting.
  • Impasse follows Trump's agreement to separate DHS funding from broader spending package.

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