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Mike Johnson Caves to Democrats' DHS Funding Bill Demands

Johnson joined Thune in proposing a plan to reopen most of DHS now and fund immigration enforcement later.

Mike Johnson Caves to Democrats' DHS Funding Bill Demands
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Republican leader John Thune proposed moving a Senate-passed bill to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, while funding ICE and Border Patrol later through reconciliation. The plan comes amid a partial shutdown affecting airport operations.

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House Speaker advancing the Republican DHS funding plan

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Senate Republican leader advancing the DHS funding plan

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Senate Democratic leader whose remarks described Democrats’ stance

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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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