Trump and Schumer Discuss Immigration Deal to Avert Government Shutdown
Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer moved toward a possible agreement Wednesday night to negotiate new restrictions on federal immigration agents, potentially averting a government shutdown early Saturday. Funding for multiple federal agencies is slated to lapse.
According to officials familiar with the emerging plan, the Senate would separate legislation funding the Department of Homeland Security from a six-bill package of spending measures needed to keep the military, health programs, and other federal agencies funded for the remainder of the fiscal year (according to the NY Times). The Senate would pass those bills before a Friday midnight deadline, and Congress would also consider a short-term extension.
The potential deal comes amid protests against the government's crackdown on immigration. In Minneapolis, federal agents have stopped, detained, or violently confronted dozens of American citizens in recent weeks under suspicion of being undocumented immigrants or for protesting the government's actions (according to the NY Times). One such incident involved Sophie Watso, a 30-year-old artist, who was boxed in by law enforcement vehicles. Watso stated that when the agents refused to identify themselves, she refused to produce identification, leading to agents shattering her car windows (according to the NY Times).
The debate over immigration policy also saw Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper Nicki Minaj declaring herself to be Donald Trump's "number one fan" on Wednesday (according to BBC World). Minaj showed off her Trump "gold card" visa, which offers applicants residency and a path to US citizenship. The US President called the star up on stage in Washington DC after she announced her support for the so-called "Trump Accounts", which provide trust funds for children. Previously a critic of Trump's hardline immigration policies, Minaj has praised his leadership in recent years (according to BBC World).
In other news, NFL legend Jimmy Johnson has no plans to attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremonies this year after Bill Belichick was left out of the class of 2026 the first time he appeared on the ballot (according to Fox News). Johnson expressed his outrage over the omission on social media.
Additionally, Brad Pitt secured a court ruling forcing Angelina Jolie to turn over 22 previously undisclosed documents, including private text messages and emails, in their ongoing legal battle over the sale of Château Miraval (according to Fox News). Pitt first sued Jolie over the sale of her stake in Château Miraval in 2022 after the actress sold her stake to a subsidiary of the Stoli Group. The documents could potentially be damaging to Jolie's case.
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