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Thune, Johnson unveil plan to sidestep Democrats, lock in border funding for years

Trump urged Republicans to draft a reconciliation package and said he wanted it on his desk by June 1.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune backed a plan to fund immigration enforcement and border security through a party-line reconciliation bill, alongside regular appropriations for the rest of DHS. President Trump urged Republicans to move quickly on the package.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President urging Republicans to pursue reconciliation funding for immigration enforcement and border security

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker backing the proposed reconciliation funding plan

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader backing the proposed reconciliation funding plan

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader whose caucus's opposition has stalled regular-order DHS funding

Tom Emmer
R · MN-6

House Majority Whip commenting on a possible reconciliation bill

John Hoeven
R · ND · SEN

Senator commenting on the proposed reconciliation package

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Trump and GOP Leaders Back Two-Track DHS Funding Plan

Trump and Republican leaders backed a two-track DHS funding plan, pairing regular appropriations for most of the department with separate reconciliation funding for immigration enforcement. The plan aims to end the partial shutdown, and Trump urged passage by June 1. Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump’s praise of Thune and the criticism it drew from some of his supporters. Center outlets describe a route to reopening DHS while stressing Republican divisions and legislative hurdles. Right-leaning outlets emphasize bypassing Democratic votes to fund immigration enforcement, often presenting the plan as a way to end the shutdown.

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