Rep. Ro Khanna says he's a 'firm no' on reopening the federal government amid ICE funding dispute
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Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on Sunday called on House Democrats to vote against a measure that would reopen parts of the federal government Monday, saying a vote in favor would support the tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
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Main Idea: Rep. Ro Khanna said he will vote no on reopening the federal government unless ICE funding is separated from the rest of the spending deal.
Key Points:
- Khanna told NBC News he wants Democrats to reject the House measure because it would keep funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- He argued the government should reopen the rest of the shut-down agencies first and deal with DHS and ICE funding separately.
- Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects House Republicans to pass the Senate-backed bill and reopen the government by Tuesday.
- The article also notes Khanna called for more scrutiny of the Jeffrey Epstein files and said prosecutors should consider charges where crimes may have been committed.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A longer shutdown could delay paychecks, services, and federal work for workers, taxpayers, patients, and small businesses.
Positive Impact
Separating DHS and ICE funding could let the rest of the government reopen sooner if lawmakers reach a deal.
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Central figure in the article; he states his opposition to reopening the government and argues for separating ICE.
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The DHS funding cutoff is a major part of the shutdown and reopening measure.
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Khanna is urging this group to vote against reopening the government, making them a central audience.
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Their expected vote for the measure is a major part of the legislative standoff.
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Central agency in the funding dispute that Khanna says should be separated from other government spending.
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Named as a central participant in the government shutdown deal and federal funding dispute.
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Named as a key negotiating bloc in the funding deal and the ongoing dispute.
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