Democrats say they cannot back DHS funding after the Minneapolis killing

By Sarah McCammon,

Luke Garrett

Published January 25, 2026 at 5:23 PM EST

A fatal shooting by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis is threatening to derail a DHS funding package and push Congress closer to a partial government shutdown.

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Sarah McCammon

Sarah McCammon is a National Correspondent covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for NPR. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, podcasts and special coverage.

Luke Garrett

Luke Garrett is an Elections Associate Producer at NPR News.

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