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Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

Johnson is waiting for Senate progress on ICE and CBP funding before bringing a DHS funding bill to a House vote.

Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS
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Mike Johnson said he would delay a House vote on DHS funding until the Senate makes progress on funding ICE and CBP. The delay could prolong the agency’s record-long shutdown, while Republicans remain divided over the funding strategy.

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Representative who urged leaders to increase ICE funding through reconciliation

ALSO MENTIONED  Tom Homan, Border czar whose ICE reforms LaLota referenced

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Mike Johnson Delays House Vote on DHS Funding Bill

Outlets report that Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune backed a two-track plan to reopen most of DHS while pursuing separate funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The plan drew Republican objections and faced uncertainty over House action. Left-leaning outlets cast Johnson’s shift as capitulation and emphasize backlash from MAGA-aligned critics. Center outlets focus on hurdles and party divisions around the plan, as well as Johnson’s delayed House vote. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Republican anger over his reversal, though one presents the agreement as a strategic win for Republicans.

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