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GOP plan to end DHS shutdown, at the right time, taking shape

Johnson joined Thune in describing how Republicans propose to fund DHS and end the shutdown.

GOP plan to end DHS shutdown, at the right time, taking shape
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House and Senate Republican leaders outlined a two-track plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end its shutdown, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blamed Republicans for the impasse. Senator James Lankford argued that Congress should have stayed in session and supported funding all of DHS.

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Speaker of the House who announced the Republican DHS funding plan with John Thune

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James Lankford
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Senator discussing the DHS shutdown and the Senate funding bill

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John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader who announced the Republican DHS funding plan with Mike Johnson

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Donald Trump
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President urging support for the Republican funding plan

Darline Graham
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Senator named in the Republican leaders’ statement as involved in developing a budget resolution

House Minority Leader criticizing Republicans’ handling of the shutdown

Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Secretary Mullin, whom Lankford said had agreed to the Senate funding solution

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Mike Johnson Navigates House GOP Negotiations Over DHS Funding

The Senate passed a partial Department of Homeland Security funding plan amid the shutdown, and Mike Johnson is involved in deciding how the House will proceed. Center outlets focus on the House impasse and uncertainty over the next step, including Johnson’s role in the stalled process. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Republican efforts to secure immigration-enforcement funding and disputes over the strategy.

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