The US government's partial shutdown enters its third day, with Democrats demanding immigration reforms as a condition for funding. The Senate's spending bills package, excluding full-year funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is now in the House's hands. The House Rules Committee will consider the package on Monday, but it faces procedural challenges. California Democratic Representative Ro Khanna advocates for a no vote on DHS funding, citing concerns over ICE operations. Meanwhile, Republican leaders remain confident in passing the bills, despite potential obstacles like a winter storm and a narrow House majority. The shutdown's impact is minimal due to weekend service suspensions, but it coincides with protests against Trump's immigration enforcement efforts in Minneapolis, sparking debates over DHS funding and ICE protocols.
