"Trump is demanding that bill, which would fund the controversial agencies for the remainder of his term, land on his desk by June 1."
"Democrats have remained largely united in refusing to support funding for the Trump administration's immigration enforcement activities without new guardrails."
"House GOP leaders sat on the bipartisan package for weeks, scoffing at the late-night decision Senate leaders made last month to fund DHS."
"Pressure from the White House and some Republican lawmakers prompted House GOP leaders to ultimately pass the package unchanged."
Trump is insisting on a DHS funding bill by June 1 to ensure continued operation of immigration enforcement agencies. The shutdown has not significantly affected ICE and Border Patrol due to prior funding. Democrats oppose funding without new restrictions, while Republicans support it without conditions, highlighting a partisan divide ahead of midterm elections. House GOP leaders criticized Senate actions for lack of communication. Despite initial resistance, House GOP passed the funding package under pressure from the White House and Republican lawmakers, as DHS funds are nearly depleted.
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