Democrats insist they won’t take the GOP’s sanctuary city bait

With DHS funding set to expire in eight days, Democrats are resisting Republican attempts to turn stalled ICE talks into a broader fight over sanctuary cities and voter ID.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) takes notes during a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Mariam Zuhaib/AP