Government Shutdown Risk, Judge Mulls Curbing ICE in Minnesota, More

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Karen Moskow 0:00

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Amy Morris 0:33

News when you want it with Bloomberg News Now. I'm Amy Morris. Democrats are threatening to shut down the government unless Republicans strip funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer vowing to block a massive spending package. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall.

Tyler Kendall 0:48

The issue with that, though, is that any changes to the broader spending package would have to get kicked back down to the House and the Crown of Washington until February 2nd, which means that they would have to come back in early. And we're already starting to see some issues and delays on Capitol Hill related to the weather.

Amy Morris 1:04

White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt is urging the Senate to pass a bipartisan appropriations bill. Now, even if the spending package is blocked, ICE has already been appropriated $75 billion through fiscal 2029 through the Republican spending package that was passed in July. Schumer released a statement saying that the responsibility to prevent a shutdown is now on Senate Majority Leader John Thune. A federal judge has heard arguments on whether to stop Minnesota's immigration crackdown after two people were shot and killed by government officers. The state of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sued the Department of Homeland Security, asking the judge to order a reduction in the number of federal law enforcement officers and agents in Minnesota and limit the scope of that operation.

Amy Morris 1:49

It's not clear when the judge might rule. Trump administration officials insist the officer who killed that Minneapolis protester was immune from prosecution. Robert McWherter is a constitutional and criminal defense lawyer, and he says that is completely wrong.

Nathan Hager 2:03

Federal agents, including ICE agents, have a qualified immunity for the conduct of their federal duties. That does not give them immunity from a homicide charge. You don't have the right to violate the Constitution. barge into people's homes. You cannot say the killing of a protester is within your official duties.

Amy Morris 2:23

Lawyer Robert McWhirter on balance of power. President Trump posted on social media that he will send White House border czar Tom Holman to Minnesota tonight, saying that he will report directly to the White House. Laura Davison, Bloomberg News Deputy Washington Bureau Chief, says this opens speculation about the future of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

2:41

Lots of chatter really going back several months about how long Kristi Noem may stay in that role. But there's a clear sign here that the administration, Republicans on the Hill are really not happy with how the use of force is happening in Minnesota.

Amy Morris 2:58

I'll also note that Noam and Homan have often been at loggerheads.

How imminent is the government shutdown risk over Homeland Security funding?

Amy Morris 3:02

And White House Press Secretary Caroline Lovett says Greg Bovino will continue to lead Customs and Border Protection.

Scarlett Fu 3:08

Mr. Bovino is a wonderful man and he's a great professional. He is going to very much continue to lead Customs and Border Patrol throughout and across the country. Mr. Homan will be the main point of contact on the ground in Minneapolis.

Amy Morris 3:20

President Trump says he and Governor Tim Walz seem to be on a similar wavelength, posting on social media that Walz called him this morning. Governor Walz's office described the call as productive.

What are Democrats' objections to the Republican spending package for DHS?

Amy Morris 3:29

Republican Chris Medell says he is ending his campaign for governor of Minnesota, saying that he cannot support the national members of his party and their, quote, retribution on the citizens of our state.

3:40

United States citizens, particularly those of color, live in fear.