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Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown

Mike Johnson said House Republicans would pursue the president's plan through appropriations and reconciliation.

Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
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President Trump and Republican congressional leaders announced a plan to end the partial DHS shutdown, using separate funding tracks for most of the department and for immigration enforcement. The proposal follows Republican divisions over earlier Senate and House funding measures.

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Mike Johnson
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House Speaker supporting the proposed DHS funding plan

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President directing Republicans to fund immigration enforcement through reconciliation

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John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader supporting the proposed DHS funding plan

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House Minority Leader responding to the Republican announcement

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader criticizing the Republican plan and defending Democrats' position

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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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