Minneapolis Shooting Threatens US Government Shutdown Amid Funding Battle

• The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis has led multiple US senators to withdraw support for upcoming spending bills.
• This withdrawal of support significantly increases the chances of a US government shutdown next week.
• Funding for major federal government portions, including DHS and the Pentagon, expires on January 31.
• Despite a Republican Senate majority, 60 votes are needed to pass spending bills, requiring Democratic backing.
• Democratic senators, including Catherine Cortez Masto and Mark Warner, oppose DHS funding due to the Minneapolis shootings and concerns over federal agent accountability.

Why It Matters: Minneapolis shootings have intensified Democratic opposition to DHS funding, raising the specter of a US government shutdown.