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.
