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US Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session

US Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S.
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US Senate edges toward advancing ICE, border funding plan

US Senate edges toward advancing ICE, border funding plan

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

Senate Republicans are moving this week to try and reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history
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Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

The Senate voted on Tuesday to launch a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history
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DHS Shutdown Likely to Extend Amid Funding Stalemate

DHS Shutdown Likely to Extend Amid Funding Stalemate

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is experiencing a prolonged shutdown, with no immediate resolution in sight. House GOP leaders are insisting on a comprehensive funding bill that includes all DHS agencies, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Senate Republicans are working on a reconciliation measure to fund these agencies, but the process is expected to take weeks. President Trump has set a June 1 deadline for completing the reconciliation process. Meanwhile, temporary measures to fund DHS workers are running out, with Secretary Markwayne Mullin warning of an impending financial shortfall.
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Senate works into the night in latest effort to reopen Homeland Security Department

Senate works into the night in latest effort to reopen Homeland Security Department

The Senate is working through the night as Republicans are trying to pass funding for two immigration enforcement agencies over Democratic objections and reopen the Department of Homeland Security
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US Senate Republicans to move forward with budget plan for Trump immigration enforcement

US Senate Republicans to move forward with budget plan for Trump immigration enforcement

WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans will move forward this week on a budget blueprint that would boost funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agencies for the next three years, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Tuesday.
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Senate GOP Proposes $70 Billion Immigration Plan to End DHS Shutdown

Senate GOP Proposes $70 Billion Immigration Plan to End DHS Shutdown

Senate Republicans have introduced a $70 billion immigration funding plan aimed at resolving the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. The proposal seeks to bypass Democratic opposition by using a budgetary maneuver known as reconciliation, which allows for passage without Democratic votes. The plan focuses on funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol through the remainder of President Trump's term. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the importance of ensuring these agencies are not left unfunded. The proposal comes amid ongoing negotiations and pressure to reopen the government, with a Senate vote expected soon.
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Homeland Security Faces Funding Shortfall Threatening TSA Worker Pay

Homeland Security Faces Funding Shortfall Threatening TSA Worker Pay

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing a financial crisis that could lead to unpaid wages for 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that the emergency funds used to pay TSA workers during a previous government shutdown are nearly depleted, with the money expected to run out by early May. This situation arises from a partial government shutdown, which has already caused significant disruptions at U.S. airports. President Trump had previously directed DHS to use emergency funds to cover TSA salaries, but these funds are now exhausted. The Senate is working on a budget blueprint to boost funding for DHS agencies over the next three years, but disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over constraints on ICE and Border Patrol are delaying progress.
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House Vote Fails to Secure Legal Protections for Non-Citizen US Military Veterans

House Vote Fails to Secure Legal Protections for Non-Citizen US Military Veterans

A proposed amendment by Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) aimed at providing legal protections for non-citizen U.S. military veterans in deportation proceedings was rejected in the House of Representatives. The amendment was part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. It sought to ensure that non-citizen veterans facing deportation would receive legal counsel and due process in immigration court. However, House Republicans introduced a change that replaced these protections, which Torres argued did not adequately address the issue. The Republican amendment passed by a 34-28 vote, altering the original language of Torres' proposal. The decision affects approximately 94,000 non-citizen veterans who are at risk of deportation.
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Department of Homeland Security Faces Imminent Funding Crisis Affecting Airport Security Workers

Department of Homeland Security Faces Imminent Funding Crisis Affecting Airport Security Workers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is on the brink of a funding crisis that could severely impact airport security operations across the United States. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has announced that the department will run out of funds to pay its employees by early May due to an ongoing partial government shutdown. This situation arises from a lapse in funding that began in mid-February, leading to significant disruptions at U.S. airports as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have gone unpaid. President Trump had previously directed DHS to use emergency funds to cover salaries, but these funds are nearly depleted. The current payroll requirement for DHS is over $1.6 billion every two weeks, and the remaining emergency funds are insufficient to meet this demand. The funding impasse is primarily due to disagreements in Congress over immigration enforcement funding, with Democrats blocking proposals that include such allocations.