After the House passed a partisan funding bill, Senate Democrats warned of another potential “Schumer Shutdown” as the upper chamber prepares votes that could fail to reach 60‑vote cloture. Senator Richard Blumenthal publicly criticized ICE’s tactics and urged investigations, joining other Democrats enraged over immigration enforcement and provisions in the bill. House Democrats blocked or opposed ICE funding in separate actions and staged protests in several cities, but leaders argued demonstrations were unlikely to alter floor math. With tight margins in the Senate and deep intraparty divisions, a shutdown fight now appears likely unless negotiators rapidly strike a compromise soon. (bangordailynews.com)