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After nearly four days of a partial government shutdown, the House voted to temporarily continue funding the Department of Homeland Security. Was it the right move? Times Opinion's editor, Kathleen Kingsbury, argues that Democrats' demands are reasonable, but they risk losing momentum before the next deadline.
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The deal would fund most of the government through September. But Congress would have only 10 days to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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At a forum on Capitol Hill held by congressional Democrats, the brothers of the 37-year-old American citizen fatally shot by an ICE agent said immigration enforcement tactics must be dialed back.
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Interviews with a dozen from both parties show dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns and dismay with the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents.
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A temporary funding lapse is expected over the weekend, as Speaker Mike Johnson says the House can consider the agreement early next week.
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