DHS funding lapse/TSA disruptions
Key Questions
What is the current status of the DHS funding lapse?
The House is advancing a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) through September, plus party-line funding for ICE and Border Patrol for 3 years led by Thune and Johnson. This aims to resolve the shutdown entering its eighth week.
How are Democrats responding to the DHS funding deal?
Democrats like Pettersen are pushing for Speaker Johnson's recall amid gridlock. However, post-recess backlash is easing.
What caused the pro forma sessions and gridlock?
Pro forma sessions flopped, contributing to gridlock and chaos like TSA disruptions. A bipartisan deal is now progressing.
What is Trump doing about payments during the shutdown?
Trump issued an executive order to pay non-law enforcement DHS workers. This addresses quits and chaos amid the funding lapse.
Is the DHS shutdown nearing resolution?
Republicans in Congress have a deal to end the record-long DHS shutdown, with House GOP relenting after Trump weighed in. TSA disruptions are cooling as backlash eases.
Shutdown week 8+; Johnson GOP revolt/Freedom Caucus over CR; bipartisan thru Sept + party-line ICE/BP 3yrs (Thune); Dems push recall; Trump EO pays non-LE; gridlock persists amid backlash.