Summary
Senators met with a White House official to discuss funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over a month. The shutdown occurred because of disagreements over funding for immigration agencies and changes to their operations. The Senate met again to try and find a solution.
Key Facts
- A group of senators met with White House border official Tom Homan.
- The meeting aimed to discuss the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- The shutdown started because Congress could not agree on funding for immigration agencies.
- The Department of Homeland Security's funding lapsed on February 14.
- Disagreements involve Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
- Senators from both political parties are involved in the discussions.
- They are waiting for a new offer from the White House to move forward.
- Senators admitted they are still far from a final agreement.
