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Republicans block Democratic bill to fund DHS agencies other than ICE, CBP
The Senate deadlock halts funding for most Homeland Security agencies except ICE and CBP, prolonging a shutdown that leaves essential federal workers unpaid, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to advance funding legislation that would partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security while excluding Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.
- The ongoing impasse stems from a month-long shutdown over immigration enforcement reforms, the second in less than six months, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal employees without pay.
- Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Patty Murray said, "we want reforms to rein in ICE and Border Patrol," while Senate Majority Leader John Thune claimed the White House offer "have gone a lot farther" than expected.
- DHS employees deemed "essential"—including Transportation Security Administration agents and most members of FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service—continue working without pay, causing hours-long delays at airports.
- Accountability concerns persist following the January death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, fatally shot by an ICE agent, as President Donald Trump recently ousted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
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West Hawaii TodaySenate again deadlocks on Homeland Security funding as shutdown persists
WASHINGTON — The congressional impasse over funding the Department of Homeland Security is entering its second month after the Senate on Thursday again deadlocked over providing money for the agency, even as airports continued to experience security line backups.
Republicans rejected a second Democratic plan to approve funding for separate DHS agencies
Republicans rejected a bill tabled by Democrats in the Senate to fund agencies of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that do not enforce immigration laws.The situation occurs when the department's closure is over 26 days old.Read more
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