Shutdown Deadline Nears

It’s crunch time in Washington as lawmakers prepare for another round of negotiations over changes to the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats and Republicans are set to clash over the next two weeks, and it won’t be pretty.

ICE in the Crosshairs

The main sticking point is what to do with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Democrats want to limit the agency’s powers, while Republicans are dead set against it. Don’t expect a resolution anytime soon – both sides are too busy digging in their heels to find common ground.