Democrats and White House trade offers as shutdown of Homeland Security looms

Democrats have begun tentative talks with the White House on their demands for “dramatic” new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The talks come just days before funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday that Democrats have sent Republicans their list of demands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement agencies. Among the demands are a requirement for judicial warrants, better identification of DHS officers, new use-of-force standards and a stop to racial profiling. Homeland Security funding expires Saturday.