The death of Alex Pretti has prompted a shift among Democratic senators, who are willing to risk a shutdown for reforms.

The U.S. government may partially shutdown on Saturday months after a record 43-day closure in 2025.

Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.

The death of Alex Pretti has prompted a shift among Democratic senators, who are willing to risk a shutdown for reforms.

Killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good prompted Democrats to block passage of a measure funding DHS

US gov't funding impasse driven by Democratic anger over federal agents killing two people during immigration crackdown.

Democratic senators refuse to vote for bill authorizing continued DHS spending after killings of two US citizens