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Trump Offers Up Deal For SAVE America Act And DHS Funding

Trump’s proposed trade-off could shape negotiations over the SAVE America Act and DHS funding.

Trump Offers Up Deal For SAVE America Act And DHS Funding
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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The article argues that President Trump’s offer to cut $5 billion in ICE funding while advancing the SAVE America Act could pressure Democrats during the partial DHS shutdown. It also recounts Sen. John Kennedy’s renewed effort to withhold senators’ pay during shutdowns and Sen. Brian Schatz’s objection.

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Donald Trump
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President proposing a deal tying a $5 billion ICE funding cut to the SAVE America Act and DHS funding

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John Kennedy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who again proposed withholding senators’ pay during government shutdowns

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Brian Schatz
D · HI · SEN

Hawaii senator who objected to Kennedy’s resolution

John Barrasso
R · WY · SEN

Wyoming senator who asked whether a senator could object and leave

Jim Banks
R · IN · SEN

Indiana senator who said the objection had been raised and heard

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Trump and Senators Discuss DHS Funding Amid Shutdown

Trump met with Republican lawmakers to discuss DHS funding during the shutdown, while negotiations continued over proposals to restore funding amid airport delays. Left-leaning outlets focus on Republican divisions over a shutdown-ending proposal. Center outlets emphasize airport disruption and unresolved funding talks. Right-leaning outlets highlight airport measures and possible deal progress, while presenting competing claims over who caused the shutdown.

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