"Leavitt mentioned the need to prepare for events that will place additional strain on the agency in the months ahead, including the World Cup, America 250, the 2028 Olympics and the presidential election."
"DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said this month that his department will run out of money to pay employees' salaries the first week of May."
"Republican leadership is working to convince hold-outs to support a Senate budget plan to fund immigration enforcement, in part by promising another package filled with Republican priorities later on."
"Leavitt praised federal law enforcement's response to Trump's attempted assassination, noting that law enforcement quickly took down the shooter before he made it into the ballroom."
Calls for increased funding for the Department of Homeland Security have intensified among Republicans and Trump administration officials following a recent security incident. The DHS, which includes the Secret Service, faces upcoming events that will strain its resources. The funding dispute has persisted for three months, with Democrats seeking more immigration enforcement regulations. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned of impending salary payment issues. President Trump urged Republicans to expedite funding for immigration enforcement, while some House Republicans hope the incident will sway support for the budget plan.
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