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House to meet to try to pass funding bill to end partial shutdown

Jeffries said House Democrats would not support DHS funding without significant changes to immigration enforcement.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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The House is set to meet to try to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown continues. Democrats oppose the short-term funding plan without changes to immigration enforcement, while Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans may need to pass it largely on their own.

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House Minority Leader opposing the DHS funding bill without reforms

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House Homeland Security Committee ranking member who led a letter opposing the funding package

Mike Johnson
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Speaker managing the House’s effort to consider DHS funding

Donald Trump
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President who reached a funding deal with Senate Republicans

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

DHS secretary whom House Democrats called on to leave office

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House Passes Funding Deal Jeffries Opposed, Ending Partial Shutdown

The House considered a federal funding package that included a short-term Homeland Security extension, while Jeffries called for immigration-enforcement changes as Democrats debated whether to support it. Center outlets focus on the negotiations over reforms and the funding extension, presenting Jeffries as withholding support while pressing for changes. Right-leaning outlets emphasize that the House passed the package and 21 Democrats voted for it despite Jeffries’ opposition, with some also highlighting criticism of him.

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