Trump Threatens to Deploy ICE Agents to Airports Amid Funding Dispute

President Trump stated he would deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to airports if Democrats do not agree to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Trump's ultimatum was posted on Truth Social on Saturday morning. Negotiations between White House officials and Senate Democrats have increased recently, with the administration sending a written legislative offer on Friday evening, following a counteroffer from Democrats on Monday. Republicans have said the Democrats' offer did not go far enough. The potential deployment of ICE agents to airports could upset Democrats who are working with White House officials. Democrats have demanded changes to how immigration officers operate, following the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis earlier this year, which has resulted in a five-week shutdown and prolonged talks with administration officials.