US Senators clash over DHS funding as Republican warn of govt shutdownWashington: A bitter fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security escalated in the US Senate, with Republicans warning of a possible government shutdown and Democrats demanding changes to rein in immigration enforcement agencies after recent fatal incidents. He said Democrats were blocking progress by objecting to the DHS funding bill. He noted that the DHS bill would spend less on Immigration and Customs Enforcement than a continuing resolution. “This is not law and order.”Schumer said Senate Democrats were united behind three legislative demands. Asked about compromise, Schumer said Democrats wanted negotiations but insisted the DHS bill be separated first.