Filibuster escalation, recon & DHS shutdown infighting
Key Questions
Why is the House GOP stalling the DHS vote?
House GOP has stalled the DHS vote for 8 weeks post-Johnson call without ICE/CBP deal. Trump is bypassing Congress with recon. A two-track plan splits funding amid shutdown infighting.
What is the two-track SAVE/EO/Iran budget proposal?
Thune and Johnson propose a $1.5T Total War budget with $200B no offsets, including SAVE and EO. It faces balks from Tillis, Lee, Collins against Cornyn, Mullin. Trump backs the split DHS funding plan.
How are GOP hawks reacting to Iran ceasefire concessions?
GOP hawks like Massie, Paul, Thune, Kennedy, Scott slam Iran concessions. Patience grows thinner as Trump escalates tensions and threatens strikes. Some Trump supporters are turning against him.
What filibuster actions are occurring?
Padilla and Durbin are filibustering amid Senate SAVE clash. Democrats demand recess end for war powers. GOP uneasiness grows over Trump's Iran threats.
What is the status of the DHS shutdown?
DHS shutdown drags on into 8th week with two-track GOP plan. Trump plans to sign order resuming pay, bypassing Congress. It includes funding for ICE, DHS, and Iran war.
How does Trump plan to handle DHS funding?
Trump endorses splitting DHS funding to end shutdown, backing Republican two-track strategy. He will sign an executive order for pay resumption. Leaders reveal dual strategy amid pay pressure.
What are Democrats doing about Trump's Iran threats?
Democrats demand GOP end recess to stop Trump's Iran war after threats to bomb. Congress in uproar blasts 'reckless war of choice'. They push back as deadline nears.
What is Thune's role in Senate funding?
Thune backs $342M Senate PAC and two-track plans. He slams Iran concessions amid filibuster escalation. GOP unveils plans as shutdown continues.
House GOP stalls DHS vote (8th week) post-Johnson call sans ICE/CBP deal, Trump recon bypass; Thune/Johnson two-track SAVE/EO/Iran/Total War budget ($1.5T/$200B no offsets); Tillis/Lee/Collins balk vs Cornyn/Mullin; GOP hawks (Massie/Paul/Thune/Kennedy/Scott/Graham) slam Iran ceasefire concessions/ambiguity; Padilla/Durbin filibuster; Senate SAVE clash; DHS emails/GA paper/shutdown; US Attorneys ties; Thune $342M Senate PAC; Dems demand recess end for war powers; MAGA revolt deepens (Carlson blasts Trump Iran moves); Graham publicly cracks demanding Congress approval.