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US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay

US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Legislation to fund the U.S.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson Proposes New DHS Funding Bill Amid Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson Proposes New DHS Funding Bill Amid Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House of Representatives will propose a new version of a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), potentially extending the agency's shutdown. The current shutdown, which began on February 14, has left DHS without new federal funding. The proposed plan involves using reconciliation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without Democratic support, followed by a bipartisan bill to fund the rest of DHS. Johnson criticized the Senate's version of the bill, claiming it contains 'problematic language' that could 'orphan' immigration operations. The shutdown has become the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history, with significant impacts on DHS operations, including the Secret Service. President Trump has urged Republicans to support the reconciliation bill to bypass Democratic opposition.
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DHS Funding Crisis Looms as House Deliberates on Budget

DHS Funding Crisis Looms as House Deliberates on Budget

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing a potential funding crisis as Congress has yet to pass a budget to sustain its operations. Emergency funds are expected to run out by early next month, which could lead to disruptions such as long airport lines if TSA agents are not paid. The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill excluding funding for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, which Republicans plan to address through a separate reconciliation bill. The House is now tasked with passing the budget resolution to initiate this process, but internal disagreements may delay progress.
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Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says

Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Over 1,000 U.S. Transportation ‌Security Administration officers have left the agency since the start of the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown that began in mid-February, the DHS said on Monday.
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US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom

US Congress Republicans push legislation to build, fund Trump's $400 million ballroom

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Two days after a shooting at a dinner that President Donald Trump was attending, Republicans in the U.S. Congress were pushing for legislation to fund and speed construction of a White House ballroom, citing increased security concerns. 
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Teen Mariachi Trio Detained by ICE to Open for Kacey Musgraves in Texas

Teen Mariachi Trio Detained by ICE to Open for Kacey Musgraves in Texas

Three teenage mariachi musicians, the Gámez-Cuéllar brothers, who were temporarily detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February, are set to open for country singer Kacey Musgraves at several shows in Texas. The brothers, Antonio, Caleb, and Joshua, were arrested alongside their parents and later released following bipartisan backlash. Musgraves announced that the trio would join her for performances at Gruene Hall from May 3 to 5 as part of her Middle of Nowhere tour. The family, originally from Mexico, entered the U.S. in 2023 seeking asylum due to cartel threats. Their detention drew national attention, partly because the brothers had previously traveled to Washington D.C. after winning a state competition. The Department of Homeland Security stated the family was living in the U.S. without legal permission.
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US Supreme Court formally reinstates pro-Republican Texas voting map

US Supreme Court formally reinstates pro-Republican Texas voting map

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court formally reinstated on Monday a redrawn Texas electoral map that was designed to add more Republicans to the U.S.
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Donald Riegle, Longtime Michigan Congressman, Dies at 88

Donald Riegle, Longtime Michigan Congressman, Dies at 88

Donald Riegle, who served Michigan in Congress for nearly 30 years, has died at the age of 88. Riegle began his political career as a Republican before switching to the Democratic Party, serving in both the House and Senate. He was known for his opposition to NAFTA and his role in financial reforms during the savings and loan crisis. Riegle's career was marked by his advocacy for economic development and healthcare expansion in Michigan.
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US DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concerns

US DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concerns

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Former Michigan Senator Donald Riegle Dies at 88 After Long Political Career

Former Michigan Senator Donald Riegle Dies at 88 After Long Political Career

Donald Wayne Riegle Jr., a former U.S. Senator from Michigan, has passed away at the age of 88 due to cardiac arrest. Riegle, who served in Congress for nearly three decades, was known for his significant political shift from the Republican to the Democratic Party in 1973, largely due to his opposition to President Nixon's Vietnam War policies. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1966 and later served in the Senate from 1977 to 1995. Riegle was a prominent figure in opposing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and was instrumental in financial reforms during the savings and loan crisis. His career was also marked by his involvement in the Keating Five scandal, although he was not found to have broken any laws.
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El Gamal Family Faces Deportation After Temporary Release by ICE

El Gamal Family Faces Deportation After Temporary Release by ICE

The El Gamal family, who had been in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention for 10 months, were released following a court order by U.S. District Judge Fred Biery. However, they were taken back into custody shortly after, with federal authorities attempting to deport them. The family's attorney, Eric Lee, secured an emergency court order to halt the deportation, citing a violation of the initial release order. The family, originally from Egypt, sought asylum in the U.S. after arriving on a tourist visa. The case has drawn attention due to the involvement of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who faces charges related to an anti-Semitic attack in Colorado.
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ICE Re-arrests Egyptian Family After Texas Judges Ordered Their Release

ICE Re-arrests Egyptian Family After Texas Judges Ordered Their Release

A Texas federal judge has ruled that an Egyptian family of six, previously held at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, should not be deported immediately after being re-arrested by immigration agents. The family, which includes 5-year-old twins, had been detained for over 10 months before being released by a judge's order. Their re-arrest occurred during their first check-in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following their release. The family, who came to the U.S. on a tourist visa in 2022 and applied for asylum, has been at the center of controversy due to allegations of mistreatment at the detention facility. The mother and her children fear persecution if deported to Egypt. The family's attorney, Eric Lee, has called for the deportation to be halted, citing irregular government actions.