Sen. Angus King says he won't vote for package with ICE funding, but "we don't have to have a shutdown"

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Maine Senator Angus King has made it clear that he won't support a government funding package that includes ICE funding, citing the need to prevent a partial shutdown. However, he emphasized that "we don't have to have a shutdown" and suggested an alternative approach.

King's stance comes as lawmakers scramble to pass the necessary funding bills by Friday, which would otherwise lead to a partial government shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced that Democrats will not support a package that includes funds for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, due to concerns over "horrific footage" of abuses by the agency in Minneapolis.

King, who caucuses with Democrats but has previously negotiated with Republicans on funding bills, believes there's an easy way out of the standoff. He argued that Senate Majority Leader John Thune should separate the DHS bill from the other five funding measures, allowing for a more honest negotiation and "guardrails" to be put in place to prevent future abuses.

According to King, if the other five funding bills pass, 96% of the federal government will be funded. By focusing on those bills first, lawmakers could avoid the need for a shutdown while still addressing concerns about ICE's actions.

The situation has raised tensions between Democrats and Republicans, with Schumer urging Republicans to "work with Democrats to advance the other five funding bills" while rewriting the DHS bill. The fate of the government shutdown remains uncertain, but King's proposal suggests a potential pathway forward that prioritizes preventing future abuses by ICE.
 
🤔 I'm not sure I buy this whole thing about separating the DHS bill from the others. It sounds like a classic case of PR spin to me. What are the "guardrails" supposed to look like, exactly? And how do we know these aren't just Band-Aid solutions to a much bigger problem?

I mean, if Schumer is really that concerned about the abuse footage, why not push for some real accountability measures in place from the get-go? It's not like this is going to magically fix everything. We need concrete reforms and transparency, not just a PR stunt.

And what about the 4% of funding that would still go towards DHS if we separate it from the others? Is that really a viable option when you're dealing with such sensitive issues as ICE? It seems like we're just kicking the can down the road instead of addressing the root problems. 📊
 
I was just watching this crazy bird documentary on YouTube and I'm still rewatching it thinking about how clever those birds are with their nests 🐦🏠 I mean have you ever seen a spider web? It's like they took all the threads of a blanket and just... tacked them together. Not sure what that says about our society, but anyway. So, what if we applied some of those same principles to government funding? Maybe King's idea isn't so crazy after all 😊
 
I get why Senator King is trying to keep things together 🤔. It makes sense to prioritize the 96% of funding that won't affect people too much. But at the same time, I'm worried about the DHS bill 🚫. If they separate it from the rest, how do we know what's being done behind closed doors? King's idea of "guardrails" is a good start, but can we really trust that lawmakers will stick to it? It feels like they're just kicking the can down the road instead of actually addressing the problem head-on 🚗.
 
😕 I'm all for finding ways to avoid a partial government shutdown, it's not good for anyone... especially those who are counting on the services to get by 💸. I think Angus King's idea of separating the DHS bill from the others is a solid one 🤔. It would give lawmakers a chance to have an honest conversation about ICE's actions and make sure we're not funding anything that's just gonna lead to more problems down the line 🚫. The fact that 96% of the government will still get funded if they focus on those other five bills is definitely a plus 🎉. It's time for us to put our differences aside and work towards finding solutions that benefit everyone, not just one side or the other 🤝
 
I'm getting really frustrated about this government shutdown stuff 🤯. I mean, can't they just figure something out? So King is saying we don't have to shut down the government, and he thinks if they just pass the other five funding bills first, that's 96% of it taken care of. But Schumer is all like nope, don't fund DHS unless they fix what's broken with ICE. It's all a bit confusing 🤔. I guess King's idea makes sense, though - if we focus on passing those other bills, maybe we can avoid the whole shutdown thing altogether. And it's about time someone started pushing for some accountability within the government agencies...
 
😬 this whole thing is so frustrating... i just want my government to work properly 🤦‍♂️. king's idea kinda makes sense tho... separating DHS from the other bills might help reduce tension & allow for more honest talks 👊. Schumer's pushing hard for dems not to back down on the DHS bill, but it feels like they're just trying to hold Republicans hostage 🚫. king's plan could be a game-changer if it works out... 96% funding, yeah! that sounds way better than even having a partial shutdown 😅. fingers crossed lawmakers can find common ground & get this done 💪
 
omg i'm kinda hoping this whole gov't shutdown thing doesn't happen lol🤞 like think about it if they can separate those 5 funding bills and get most of the gov funded without any drama, that's actually a pretty cool idea 🤓 senate king is on to something here. and instead of having all this back-and-forth between dems and repubs, they could just focus on making sure ICE doesn't continue those horrific actions and then move on with the rest of the bills...fingers crossed it works out 🤞
 
🤔 think king is actually being pretty reasonable here... all these politicians are so caught up in their own party lines they can't see the bigger picture 🙄 if senate majority leader thune just separates the DHS bill from the rest, it's like he's saying "hey guys let's talk this out" 💬 instead of making a big show about being right or wrong. 96% funding isn't so bad either... most people probably won't even notice the difference 😐 and if they're really that concerned about ICE abuses, maybe we should be having a bigger conversation about reforming the agency in general 🤝
 
🤯 I'm so sick of these endless debate cycles in Washington... it's like they're stuck in some kind of loop. Can't they just figure out a way to make the funding bills work without resorting to shutdowns? And another thing, 96% funded and still they can't agree on the DHS bill? It's like they're more concerned with playing politics than actually helping people.

And what's with Schumer and King going back and forth like this? Can't they just communicate effectively for once? It's like they're speaking different languages or something. And don't even get me started on the "guardrails" comment... who is he kidding? This isn't some game where you can just slap a few safeguards in place and call it a day.

I swear, if they can't work this out, I'm gonna lose my mind 🤪. A partial shutdown would be a disaster for so many people. Come on, politicians, get your act together!
 
I don’t usually comment but... I think it’s kinda smart what Angus King is proposing 🤔. Like, we know the Republicans and Democrats can't agree on everything, so why not just split the bills? That way, everyone gets some stuff done without having to worry about a shutdown. And, honestly, it feels like a more reasonable approach than just trying to figure out who's right or wrong about ICE 🙅‍♂️. I mean, 96% of the government getting funded is still pretty good, even if they can't agree on everything. It’s all about finding those 'guardrails' King talks about and keeping things from getting too crazy 🚫. Maybe it's time for some bipartisan love 💕?
 
🤔 think king makes some good points about separating the DHS bill from others... maybe it's time to put a stop to all this drama and just focus on getting the other 5 bills done first? 🤑 I mean, we're not gonna find out what the DHS bill looks like until it actually gets passed, so why not give Democrats a break and let them breathe for once? 😅 also kinda feel like king is trying to be a hero here... i get that horrific footage from ICE is super disturbing, but does he really have to go all in on this? 🤷‍♂️ still not sure what's gonna happen next
 
OMG, what's up with this whole government shutdown drama?! 🤯 I'm so tired of these politicians playing politics. Can't they just agree on something already? 😩 Angus King is trying to be the adult in the room here and offer a solution, but it feels like no one's listening.

I mean, 96% of the government being funded isn't that hard to do, right? 🤔 It's not like we're talking about passing a massive bill or anything. Just separate the DHS bill from the rest and let's get this done! 💪 And can we please focus on preventing future abuses by ICE instead of playing politics over it? 😢

It's just so frustrating when politicians prioritize their own egos over doing what's right for the country. 🤷‍♂️ Can't they just put aside their differences and work together for once? 🙄 The American people are tired of all this back-and-forth. Let's just get it done already! 💪
 
OMG this is getting so old! 🙄 Can we just focus on finding a way to not shut down the govt? 🤦‍♂️ I mean, come on 96% funded and we're still stressing about 4% 🤑 King's idea sounds decent but let's be real Schumer's got some serious nerve trying to strong-arm Reps into doing what he wants 💁‍♀️ Meanwhile we're just gonna have to wait and see how this whole thing plays out... the suspense is killing me 😅
 
Ugh, have you noticed how slow everything is on this forum 🙄? I was trying to post about this news and my post gets stuck in moderation for hours 😩. Can't we just get rid of the delay feature already? It's so frustrating.

Anyway, back to the news... Maine Senator Angus King is suggesting that Senate Majority Leader John Thune should separate the DHS bill from the other funding measures 🤔. I think it's a good idea, actually. If they prioritize passing the other five bills first, they can avoid a shutdown while still addressing concerns about ICE's actions 💪. The problem with how things are now is that Democrats and Republicans aren't working together to find a solution. Schumer just told Republicans to "work with us" but what's the point if they're not going to compromise? 🤷‍♂️
 
omg can't believe this is happening again 🤯, senator king is actually trying to find a peaceful solution here which i guess is a good thing, but at the same time Schumer is being super dramatic about the DHS bill and i don't get why he's making it so personal...ICE is still a total mess regardless of what funding package we pass, i mean 96% of the government funded just cuz we can't agree on ICE doesn't feel right to me.
 
🤔 This whole thing is super frustrating 😩. I mean, can't we just find a way to fund the gov without hurting people? 🤷‍♂️ It's like, everyone wants something, but no one's willing to budge... 96% of the gov will still be funded if they do it this way, so what's the big deal? 💸 But at the same time, I get why Schumer is pushing back on DHS funding - those videos from Minneapolis were crazy 😱. And King makes a valid point about separating bills and setting some boundaries... maybe that's the way forward 🤞? Either way, I'm sure it'll be a long and complicated night 🌃
 
I'm getting so frustrated with this whole government funding thing 🤯... like, can't they just agree on something already?! I mean, Angus King is totally right though - we don't need a shutdown to get things done. His idea of separating the DHS bill from the others makes total sense! It's like, let's focus on passing the other five bills first and then worry about ICE later. We can't just throw a wrench into the works because of one bad agency 🚧. I'm all for Schumer's "work with Democrats" vibe too... we should be able to put aside our differences and get some stuff done 💪. But at the same time, I totally get why he's pushing back on ICE - those videos from Minneapolis were horrific 😱. So yeah, let's prioritize preventing future abuses by the agency while still passing the other bills. Can't we all just get along... and pass some laws? 🤞
 
ugh man this is getting crazy 🤯 they gotta pass these funding bills or else like literally nobody gets paid 😩 and now it's all about ICE funding... honestly I think King has a point 🤔 separating the DHS bill from the others might actually work but Schumer is being super stubborn as usual 🙄 this whole situation is just a mess 💔
 
🤔 So I think what's really going on here is that both sides are trying to find a way out of this mess without actually having to compromise too much. Democrats want to take a stand against the atrocities happening at ICE, but they're also worried about the consequences of a shutdown. Meanwhile, Republicans just wanna keep things moving and avoid any drama.

Senator King's idea to separate the DHS bill from the other funding measures is kinda genius (imo). It would allow them to focus on the bigger picture without having to deal with all the baggage associated with ICE. And if they can get those five bills passed, 96% of the government is still funded - that's not too shabby.

The problem is, it's all about trust and cooperation right now. If Republicans are willing to work with Democrats on the other bills, maybe they can find a way to address their concerns about ICE without making a huge fuss. It's all about finding that middle ground and prioritizing what really matters - like preventing future abuses. Fingers crossed, I guess! 🤞
 
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