Senators defend two-week recess as record-breaking government shutdown drags on
Senator John Hoeven defended the recess and outlined GOP plans to use a budget reconciliation bill to fund DHS for three years.

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Senator John Hoeven defended the recess and outlined GOP plans to use a budget reconciliation bill to fund DHS for three years.

Senators from both parties are defending a two-week recess during a 45-day government shutdown that has left thousands of DHS employees without pay. The impasse continues over immigration enforcement funding and Republican-led reconciliation efforts.
Senate Minority Leader opposing House bill
Schumer's version of this story ↗President mentioned for executive action
criticized Democratic strategy
expressing preference for normal appropriations
mentioned regarding airport security travel
critic of the recess
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critic of the recess