Partial government shutdown standoff drags on as House Speaker Johnson pushes vote

A partial government shutdown entered its second day after Congress missed a funding deadline, according to ABC News. The snag centers on DHS funding tied to immigration enforcement reforms, though House Speaker Mike Johnson aims to end it soon.

The Senate passed a revised spending package Friday by a 71-29 vote, the report explains. It splits DHS funding into a two-week stopgap. Other agencies like Defense and Treasury get full-year funds.

Democrats demand ICE accountability

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats won't fast-track the bill. "We need a full and complete debate, and what I've made clear to House Republicans is that they cannot simply move forward with legislation taking a 'my way or the highway' approach," Jeffries toldMSNOW, according toABC.

Democrats want ICE reforms after shootings in Minneapolis killed U.S. citizens. Demands include body cameras on, no masks for agents, and an end to roving patrols, ABC reports. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer outlined these pillars for two-week talks.

Rep. Ro Khanna said he would vote against the bill. “I just in good conscience cannot vote to give more money to ICE agents as they’re violating our constitutional rights,” as reported byCNBC.

Johnson confident, House process underway

Johnson expressed optimism Sunday. "We'll have a lot of conversations to have with individual Republican members over the next 24 hours or so. We'll get all this done by Tuesday, I'm convinced," he told Fox News, according to ABC News.

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The House Rules Committee meets Monday at 4 p.m. for markup. It needs a simple majority, not two-thirds, after Democrats balked. Johnson cited logistical hurdles and talks with Jeffries.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump will decide on reforms. "Last week, the White House invited moderate Democrat senators to come to the White House and to discuss their concerns so that we can hear them out," Leavitt told Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures," as reported byABC News.

Sen. Lindsey Graham lifted his hold after pledges on sanctuary cities. According to ABC, five GOP senators opposed the bill: Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, and Rick Scott.