
WASHINGTON — Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said in interviews on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that they will not vote for Department of Homeland Security funding after the latest fatal shooting of an American by a federal agent in Minneapolis. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
Main Idea: Sen. Amy Klobuchar said she will vote against Department of Homeland Security funding after a fatal shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
Key Points:
A DHS funding fight could delay government services and raise the risk of a partial shutdown for workers, households, and taxpayers.
Pressure from Klobuchar and Schiff could force tighter oversight of immigration enforcement and clearer investigations after the Minneapolis shootings.
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Central agency whose funding is the focus of the vote dispute and related enforcement actions.
Central figure in the article; she says she will vote against Department of Homeland Security funding and explains.
Specific DHS component at the center of the funding opposition and enforcement controversy.
Named senator who also says he will not support DHS funding, a major supporting stance in the story.
Senate Minority Leader whose decision and public call on Democrats is central to the funding fight.
Another DHS enforcement body cited in the debate over whether to withhold funding.
State represented by Klobuchar and the place where the incidents occurred, relevant to her position.
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Collective actor urged by Klobuchar to join Democrats in opposing DHS funding.
Senate Majority Leader referenced for his position on bringing DHS and other funding to a single vote.