Trump's Shutdown Stand: SAVE America Act, ICE Funding, Election Reforms

0:00On March 23rd, President Trump is pressing Republicans to stand firm during the government shutdown talks. He says no deal with Democrats until they pass the Save America Act, which he calls more important than anything else in the Senate. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thune pitched a compromise to Trump, funding most of the Homeland Security Department now, but handling. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding later through a separate bill. Trump projected the idea outright. The Save America Act pushes for voter identification with pictures, citizenship checks to vote, paper ballots only, limits on mail and voting, and bans. On men and women's sports, plus protections against certain medical procedures for kids. Trump warns against any $5 billion cuts to ice funding. He's also urging FUNE to name Republicans opposing the act, saying they won't get reelected. Trump wants to bundle all issues into one vote. Feel the filibuster if needed, and keep Congress in session through Easter.

1:00As the standoff continues over Homeland Security funding, airport security faces disruptions without pay for TSA agents, and the push for election, reforms remain front and center.