U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) stated Democrats will not vote to fund the current Department of Homeland Security bill without reforms constraining "lawlessness" and protecting citizens' lives in cities, according to an X post by @atrupar published during the 29-minute reporting window from 2:46 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. UTC on Jan. 25, 2026. Murphy said, "I'm not endeavoring to fix every single problem that exists in DHS, but we should only vote for a bill that puts constraint on this lawlessness, that reforms the way they are endangering our citizens. So yes, Democrats are not going to vote to fund this version of DHS but if we can get some serious reforms that saves and protects lives in our cities, then we'll come to the table." The statement was shared just minutes ago amid ongoing congressional debates over DHS appropriations under President Trump.
