DHS Partial Shutdown Hits Record 2 Months into Recess
Key Questions
How long has the DHS partial shutdown lasted?
The shutdown has entered its second month and eighth week during Easter recess. Pro forma sessions prevent Trump from recalling Congress per SCOTUS precedent.
Why are House GOP hardliners rejecting partial funding deals?
Hardliners like Ogles, Comer, and Roy call Thune's partial funding proposal, excluding ICE and CBP, a 's--- sandwich.' It stalls Johnson-Thune deals and bipartisan votes.
What are Trump's demands regarding DHS funding?
Trump demands a GOP-only funding bill for ICE by June 1 recess. This deepens leadership rifts amid TSA chaos from the shutdown.
What polling shows Trump's position in GOP seats?
New polling indicates Trump is underwater in 135 GOP House and Senate seats. This reflects challenges in maintaining party support during the shutdown.
How many House Republicans could stop Trump?
It would take only three House Republicans to block Trump's agenda. Political battles continue despite Republican plans to end the shutdown with special measures.
What criticism has Rep. Andy Ogles made?
Rep. Ogles calls Senate Democrats derelict in duties amid the shutdown. He discusses ongoing political tensions in Congress.
Has Congress announced plans to end the shutdown?
Republicans announced a plan using special measures to end the longest partial shutdown. However, political battles persist, with House Speaker rejecting some Senate bills.
What pressure is on Congress during the shutdown?
TMZ shared vacation pics of members, and Trump adds pressure to reconvene. This occurs amid shutdown chaos like TSA issues.
Shutdown enters two months/eighth week Easter recess; pro forma sessions block Trump recall power per SCOTUS precedent; House GOP hardliners (Ogles/Comer/Roy) reject Thune partial funding (TSA excl. ICE/CBP) as 's--- sandwich,' stalling Johnson-Thune deal/bipartisan vote; Trump demands GOP-only ICE by June 1 rec; TSA chaos, deepens leadership rifts.