Last-minute talks race to avert extended federal shutdown over DHS funding

Senate Democrats and the White House are racing to avert an extended partial federal shutdown by renegotiating a six-bill funding package to remove DHS funding and tighten immigration enforcement; with the House recessed, Friday’s deadline is likely to pass without action unless a deal is reached or a short-term extension is pursued, and discussions may also touch on splitting the bills and related crypto-legislation.