Senate Democrats send counteroffer to White House amid DHS shutdown [View all]

Source: The Hill

Senate Democrats late on Monday night sent a counterproposal to the White House to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the impasse reached Day 4 with no deal in sight.

A spokesperson for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) confirmed the latest horse-trading as talks continue between the two sides.

Democrats initially sent a 10-point plan featuring their wishlist on Feb. 4, headlined by calls to tighten warrant requirements, unmask agents engaging in field operations and end roving patrols. That was sent to Republicans in the form of legislative text on Feb. 7.

The White House responded in kind with a proposal of its own days later. They hoped that would convince Democrats to support a stopgap measure to keep the DHS open until a final deal was struck. That did not happen, with lawmakers leaving on Thursday for a planned recess around Presidents Day.

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