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Senate set to approve funding deal to end government shutdown of homeland security

Johnson joined John Thune in announcing a plan to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security.

Senate set to approve funding deal to end government shutdown of homeland security
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Senate leaders are poised to advance a plan funding most of the Department of Homeland Security, while excluding ICE and Border Patrol. The House’s next step is uncertain, and thousands of department workers have been working without pay during the shutdown.

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker and co-announcer of the DHS funding plan

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader and co-announcer of the DHS funding plan

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed the plan and sought later funding for ICE and Border Patrol

House Democratic leader calling for TSA funding and funding for parts of DHS not tied to deportation operations

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader criticizing the Republican divisions over the funding agreement

Scott Perry
R · PA-10

Representative opposing the plan’s exclusion of ICE and Border Patrol funding

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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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