"The Senate unanimously approved a funding package Friday to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after a 40-day shutdown, backing a deal that excludes money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)."
"The breakthrough came hours after President Donald Trump announced he would order immediate pay for TSA officers, many of whom have missed paychecks, triggering severe airport delays that stretched up to four hours."
"Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) warned Democrats would continue pushing to ensure enforcement programs do not get more funding without serious reform, adding the deal was exactly what we wanted."
"The package now heads to a Republican-controlled House, where Speaker Mike Johnson could fast-track the bill or face pressure from conservatives opposed to splitting immigration funding from the wider DHS budget."
The Senate unanimously passed a funding package to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after a 40-day shutdown. The deal excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection. This agreement followed President Trump's order for immediate pay to TSA officers, who faced delays due to missed paychecks. The negotiations revealed significant party divisions over immigration policy, with Democrats insisting on reforms before any additional funding for enforcement programs. The package now moves to the House, where it may face challenges from conservative members.
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