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Trump says the new body could help sustain a Gaza ceasefire and take on wider conflicts, yet several close partners declined involvement and officials offered few specifics about how the board would operate.
Senate Democrats say they will resist a major funding package if it includes Department of Homeland Security money, pointing to anger over a fatal federal agent-involved shooting and broader concerns about immigration enforcement accountability.
A federal immigration officer shot and killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an enforcement operation, triggering clashes between protesters and federal officers and prompting Gov. Tim Walz to mobilize the Minnesota National Guard to assist local police.
Lawmakers are advancing a bipartisan plan to avoid a shutdown ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline, but Homeland Security funding faces heightened scrutiny amid controversy surrounding federal enforcement actions.
The White House hosted a private screening of an Amazon MGM documentary centered on First Lady Melania Trump, drawing backlash from Democrats as controversy over a fatal Minneapolis shooting by federal agents fueled calls for tougher oversight and budget pressure.