The Senate passed a Democratic-backed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with Democrats demanding reforms before supporting these agencies. House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, oppose the Senate’s approach and plan to introduce a bill funding the entire DHS, including ICE and CBP, though the timing remains uncertain. The funding impasse has drawn sharp criticism from conservatives and frustration from moderate Democrats, leaving the DHS’s financial future uncertain as lawmakers return from recess.
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House Democrats have introduced a discharge petition to force a vote on funding key Department of Homeland Security agencies, excluding immigration enforcement bodies like ICE and CBP, amid a partial government shutdown now in its second month. The effort reflects Democratic demands for immigration enforcement reforms following recent controversial incidents, while Republicans remain skeptical and cite recent immigration funding legislation. The shutdown has severely impacted TSA operations, causing staffing shortages, increased wait times at major airports, and resignations among TSA workers due to missed paychecks.