Senate Moves To Fund DHS Amid Shutdown
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The Senate is expected to move quickly Thursday to pass a measure funding most of the Department of Homeland Security, as lawmakers work to end the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a two-step plan Wednesday aimed at fully funding DHS. While the measure has support from President Donald Trump, it remains unclear how soon the House will act, and some Republican lawmakers are expected to oppose parts of the proposal.
Under the plan, the Senate would fund most DHS operations immediately, while Republicans plan to address U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol funding separately in later legislation. Lawmakers say the two-step approach is designed to restore funding quickly while navigating internal party disagreements.
The shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, has left thousands of DHS employees working without pay, contributing to delays and disruptions in services, including airport security.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a two-step plan Wednesday aimed at fully funding DHS. While the measure has support from President Donald Trump, it remains unclear how soon the House will act, and some Republican lawmakers are expected to oppose parts of the proposal.
Under the plan, the Senate would fund most DHS operations immediately, while Republicans plan to address U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol funding separately in later legislation. Lawmakers say the two-step approach is designed to restore funding quickly while navigating internal party disagreements.
The shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, has left thousands of DHS employees working without pay, contributing to delays and disruptions in services, including airport security.
