SAVE America Act/DHS shutdown fractures amid week 8 GOP revolts and state advances
Key Questions
What is causing the revolt among House Republicans over DHS funding?
House Republicans are revolting against a Senate bill that imposes limits on ICE funding, stalling progress amid week 8 GOP internal fractures. This pits against Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune's Trump-endorsed two-track plan for bipartisan funding of most DHS operations plus separate ICE/Border Patrol funding by June 1.
What is the Trump-endorsed plan to resolve the DHS funding issue?
Trump endorses a two-track approach: bipartisan funding for most DHS operations and a separate reconciliation process to fund ICE and Border Patrol by June 1. GOP leaders like Johnson and Thune support this shutdown-proof move, with no vote planned before recess due to TSA impacts.
How has Trump addressed DHS employee pay during the shutdown?
Trump issued an executive order to resume pay for DHS employees amid the 47-day partial shutdown. This move has been endorsed by GOP leaders as a way to end the funding lapse without full congressional agreement.
What is the status of the Texas Senate race involving Ken Paxton and John Cornyn?
Trump's delay in endorsing Senator John Cornyn after his narrow first-round win has energized Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. Paxton is challenging Cornyn amid related DOJ suits and state citizenship laws in 10 states.
What role does Stephen Miller play in Trump's immigration agenda?
Stephen Miller is orchestrating Trump's mass deportation agenda, described as the 'engine behind the fear.' His involvement ties into GOP efforts on ICE funding and broader enforcement amid House revolts.
House Rs revolt stalls Senate bill on ICE funding limits vs Johnson/Thune Trump-endorsed two-track (bipartisan most-DHS + rec ICE/BP by June 1), no vote pre-recess/TSA hits; Trump EO resumes pay; Mullin confirmed; 10 states citizenship laws; Paxton vs Cornyn/DOJ suit; Miller deportations. Unity tests peak pre-midterms.