The White House will engage with Democratic leaders “in the coming days” to discuss their demands for placing curbs on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as they negotiate over funding the Homeland Security Department, according to a spokesperson.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday there will be “grave repercussions” for agencies operating under DHS if a funding agreement cannot be reached. Leavitt said a potential pause in operations could affect national security and result in missed paychecks for border patrol agents and the US Coast Guard.
Leavitt added that while the White House is willing to negotiate with Democrats, it ...