Trump budget officials urge House Republicans to concede in DHS standoff
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Key Points:
- President Trump's budget office urged House Republicans to accept a Senate-passed compromise to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without new funding for immigration enforcement, aiming to prevent unpaid workers.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has not committed to bringing the partial DHS funding bill to a vote, citing problematic language and seeking technical changes, while the GOP remains divided over funding priorities.
- The 74-day DHS shutdown has caused significant operational disruptions, including TSA worker absences and airport screening delays, with DHS funds from a special $10 billion reserve nearly depleted.
- Some House Republicans, especially conservatives, refuse to fund DHS without simultaneous approval of money for ICE and border patrol, complicating efforts to end the shutdown before the upcoming recess.
- The standoff highlights deep GOP divisions and legislative challenges, with no clear majority support for ending the shutdown without including immigration enforcement funding.
