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Funding Fight Intensifies
House Republicans have rejected a Senate-approved bill that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) while excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and parts of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Johnson Pushes Alternative Plan
House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed the Senate’s approach, calling it inadequate. Instead, he announced plans to move forward with a short-term funding bill that would keep the entire DHS funded through May 22.
“This gambit… is a joke,” Johnson said during a press briefing Friday.
Senate Proposal Falls Short in House
The Senate passed its version of the funding package earlier Friday via voice vote. However, the exclusion of key immigration enforcement agencies quickly drew opposition from House Republicans, setting up a standoff between the two chambers.
What’s Next
Lawmakers now face a tight timeline to reach a compromise and avoid disruptions in DHS operations. Negotiations are expected to continue as both sides push competing funding strategies.
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