politics
March 25, 2026
Republicans balk at Senate Democrats' DHS shutdown counteroffer
Congress and the White House are working to reach a funding deal before Congress leaves for a scheduled two-week recess on Friday.
TL;DR
- Republicans rejected a Democratic counteroffer to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
- The rejection comes as lawmakers scramble to reach a deal before a two-week recess starts Friday.
- Democrats are seeking changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) practices as part of the funding.
- Republicans accuse Democrats of shifting demands and have proposed their own funding package.
- The DHS has been shut down since February, causing disruptions including missed paychecks for TSA agents and long airport lines.
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