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GOP infighting replaces clash with Dems, derails path to end historic DHS shutdown

April 8, 2026

GOP infighting replaces clash with Dems, derails path to end historic DHS shutdown

House Republicans reject the Senate's Department of Homeland Security spending plan, with the Freedom Caucus pushing to fund the entire department through budget reconciliation.

A de facto pro forma: Why Washington fixated on these sessions as the DHS shutdown dragged on through a recess

April 4, 2026

A de facto pro forma: Why Washington fixated on these sessions as the DHS shutdown dragged on through a recess

Why pro forma sessions dominated Washington this week as the House and Senate struggled to align on a DHS funding bill during the shutdown drama.

'We didn't cave': Thune highlights Schumer, Dems' losses in DHS funding deal

April 2, 2026

'We didn't cave': Thune highlights Schumer, Dems' losses in DHS funding deal

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Democrats got "zero" reforms they demanded as the Homeland Security shutdown drags on.

Senate passes bill to fund most of DHS after House GOP caves

April 2, 2026

Senate passes bill to fund most of DHS after House GOP caves

The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan deal funding most of DHS except ICE and Border Patrol, moving to end the 48-day shutdown standoff.

GOP infighting, Democrats' unmet demands and a CLEAR windfall: Who's winning and losing the DHS shutdown

April 2, 2026

GOP infighting, Democrats' unmet demands and a CLEAR windfall: Who's winning and losing the DHS shutdown

TSA agents slept in cars and sold plasma, GOP divisions deepened and CLEAR sign-ups surged — the DHS shutdown's winners and losers revealed.

Schumer, Democrats say they support voter ID, then block GOP amendment to require it

March 26, 2026

Schumer, Democrats say they support voter ID, then block GOP amendment to require it

Senate Democrats blocked a photo voter ID amendment to the SAVE America Act despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., saying Democrats support voter ID.

Dems block DHS funding after GOP rejects their counter, Thune says Schumer 'going in circles'

March 25, 2026

Dems block DHS funding after GOP rejects their counter, Thune says Schumer 'going in circles'

The DHS shutdown impasse deepened Wednesday as the Senate GOP rejected Democrats' latest offer, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., arguing there was "no point" in countering.

$Mullin sworn in as DHS chief after GOP fracture forced Dem to save nomination$

March 24, 2026

Mullin sworn in as DHS chief after GOP fracture forced Dem to save nomination

Former MMA champion Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the ninth U.S. secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday, replacing outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem.

Schumer gambit fails as DHS shutdown hits 36 days and airport lines grow

March 21, 2026

Schumer gambit fails as DHS shutdown hits 36 days and airport lines grow

Senate Democrats' bid to pass a standalone TSA funding bill failed after Senate Republicans blocked the vote, and agents continue working without pay during the DHS shutdown.

Thune, GOP blast Dems in DHS standoff; Lankford says they fear ICE over Iran

March 21, 2026

Thune, GOP blast Dems in DHS standoff; Lankford says they fear ICE over Iran

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., accused Senate Dems of being more afraid of ICE than Iran as the DHS shutdown hit its 36th day. Republicans again offered another compromise deal.