Senate Democrats blocked a six-bill spending package, including funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to press for immigration reforms and accountability. The spending package included $64.4 billion for DHS as well as funding for other agencies like the Pentagon and health programs. They demanded that the DHS funding be separated from the larger package for more targeted negotiations on immigration practices. The blocked legislative package failed to meet the 60-vote threshold needed to proceed, with every Democrat and a few Republicans opposing it. Zoom in: Bipartisan talks continued between Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and President Trump, with hopes to pass five of the six bills and extend DHS funding temporarily while negotiations continue.