In a move that defied his party, Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted to advance a spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), breaking with the majority of his Democratic colleagues who opposed the bill due to its lack of immigration enforcement restrictions. This decision comes as a potential government shutdown looms, fueled by disagreements over immigration policy, and as investigations into the Department of Justice's (DOJ) tracking of House Democrats' search history continue to unfold, according to multiple sources.
According to Time, the vote by Senator Fetterman occurred on Thursday, and he argued that declining to fund DHS would impact agencies under the department while having "zero impact" on ICE functionality. Congressional Democrats have refused to pass the annual DHS funding bill without new restrictions on federal immigration enforcement, citing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown as a key concern.
Meanwhile, President Trump's administration faces scrutiny on multiple fronts. Vox reported on the failed prosecution of six Democrats, highlighting the ongoing political tensions. The administration's actions also extend to foreign policy, with Vox noting that the U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in Somalia, conducting over 100 bombings last year.
The tech industry is also experiencing significant shifts, with talent departures and restructuring, as reported by Vox. Simultaneously, developments in longevity research and high-tech heists are also making headlines.
Despite criticisms of the Trump administration's scientific agenda, Vox also reported that there might be some positive developments in science policy. The administration’s science policy is being shaped by a coalition of players.
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