ICE, Senate and Democrats

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WATCH LIVE: Senate Democrats ready to force government shutdown by demanding ICE restrictions
Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a pa...

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What time is Senate vote today on government shutdown? Updates, watch
The Latest: Democrats Threaten to Trigger Government Shutdown Over ICE Reform
Will the government shut down again? Latest update on Senate deal, vote
Senate lawmakers are making progress toward funding the Department of Homeland Security, however this does not rule out the chances of a partial government shutdown.

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‘We Don’t Want a Shutdown,’ Says Trump as D.H.S. Talks Continue
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Democrats threaten shutdown if White House does not restrict ICE budget
Trump’s deal with Senate leaders to avert government shutdown hits snags as lawmakers refuse to allow quick vote
The deal, announced by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer hours before, includes a two-week stopgap funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security that Democrats had requested.

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‘Masks off, body cameras on for ICE’: Democrats make their demands clear to avoid another government shutdown
Government shutdown looms as ICE tactics face scrutiny. How Indiana senators voted

ABC7 Chicago broadcasts, streams 2026 Democratic U.S. Senate Primary Forum

ABC7 Chicago presented the 2026 Democratic U.S. Senate Primary Forum on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m., live and without commercials.

Sun-Times, WBEZ and UChicago to host first live-broadcast debate for Democratic Senate candidates

U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton square off Monday night ahead of their marquee matchup in the March 17 primary election.

Watch: Rubio testifies before Senate on Trump admin moves in Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify Wednesday morning before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Trump administration’s operations in Venezuela, and the capture and ouster

Live / Rubio testifies at Senate hearing on Venezuela

Watch live coverage as Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the Trump administration's policy toward Venezuela.
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Senate Session

The Senate will vote on whether to advance the remaining six spending bills funding major parts of the government including the Homeland Security Dept. through September 30 to avert a shutdown on Friday at midnight.

Will the government shutdown 2026? Is there a Senate vote today?

Another government shutdown this week looms as senators work to pass funding bills, but a winter storm has caused chaos. Here's the latest.

Lt. Gov. Stratton goes on attack in Sun-Times, WBEZ, UChicago debate against U.S. Reps. Kelly, Krishnamoorthi

Times, WBEZ and the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics and International House hosted the first live-broadcast debate of the biggest race on the March 17 ballot.

Live updates: Trump is holding a Cabinet meeting amid questions over Minnesota surge, DHS funds

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump holds a Cabinet meeting and the Senate considers taking up a government funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.