Summary
President Trump turned down a Senate plan that aimed to reopen parts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The shutdown of DHS has been ongoing for nearly 40 days, affecting agencies like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Key Facts
- President Trump rejected a Senate proposal to fund DHS without ICE funding.
- The DHS shutdown has lasted almost 40 days.
- The proposal aimed to fund some agencies, including the TSA.
- ICE agents have been deployed to airports during this period.
- Congress is currently negotiating ways to fully reopen the government.