Congress to vote again on ending DHS shutdown, with GOP stressing urgency amid Iran war
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Key Points:
- The House and Senate are scheduled to vote again on Thursday on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), amid Republican calls to end the partial government shutdown during heightened tensions with Iran.
- Republicans emphasize the urgency of fully funding DHS due to increased terror threats, while Democrats oppose funding without immigration enforcement reforms following recent fatal shootings by federal agents.
- Senate procedural votes on the DHS funding measure have twice failed to reach the 60-vote threshold, with ongoing negotiations between Democrats and Republicans stalled over immigration policy changes.
- DHS funding lapsed on February 14, affecting agencies like TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA, with some workers missing paychecks, though ICE and CBP remain funded from prior legislation.
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