Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will brief reporters Wednesday, a day after President Trump signed legislation that ended the partial government shutdown. The spending bill includes a two-week continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security while negotiations continue. Democrats say they will press for tighter oversight after federal agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, and some House Democrats have threatened impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over enforcement tactics. The press conference is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. EST and will be streamed live.
Watch Live: Schumer, Jeffries Press DHS Funding Battle After Shutdown Ends
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Wednesday morning, a day after President Trump signed legislation to end the partial government shutdown. The lawmakers are expected to outline Democratic concerns about the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the short-term funding deal.
What’s At Issue
The spending package approved by Congress contains a two-week continuing resolution to keep DHS operating while lawmakers negotiate a longer-term settlement. Democrats say they are pushing for tighter oversight of the agency after federal immigration enforcement agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens in Minnesota last month.
Political Fallout
House Democrats, led in part by Jeffries, have warned they could pursue impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, accusing the department of aggressive tactics in carrying out the administration’s intensified deportation policies. Schumer is expected to emphasize oversight and accountability measures while urging a return to regular appropriations work.
Press conference: 11:15 a.m. EST Wednesday. Watch the live video above.
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