politics
April 2, 2026
DHS shutdown: Senate advances deal to fund agency with TSA, waits on House
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown that sowed chaos in airports across the country could draw to a close as GOP leaders coalesced around a deal.
TL;DR
- The Senate advanced a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, including the TSA.
- The partial government shutdown is likely to continue as the House has not yet taken up the Senate's measure.
- Democrats have refused to fund DHS without changes to immigration enforcement practices.
- The Senate bill would fund DHS but exclude funding for ICE and parts of CBP.
- Republicans plan to use a budget reconciliation bill to fund ICE and CBP separately.
- President Trump supports the two-track approach, aiming for funding by June 1.
- Some far-right House Republicans oppose any legislation that excludes funding for ICE and CBP.
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