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We May Finally Be Close to Ending the Democrats' DHS Shutdown – PJ Media

Johnson joined John Thune in backing a plan to fund DHS through appropriations and reconciliation.

We May Finally Be Close to Ending the Democrats' DHS Shutdown – PJ Media
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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PJ Media says President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune backed a two-track plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security, including immigration enforcement funding through reconciliation. The plan could end the shutdown, but it had not yet passed.

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House who supported the two-track DHS funding plan

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John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader who backed the two-track DHS funding plan

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed funding ICE and Border Patrol through reconciliation

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Chuck Schumer
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Senate Democratic leader mentioned in the discussion of reconciliation

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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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