Summary
President Trump directed the Homeland Security secretary to pay TSA workers despite a government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune discussed funding strategies for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with Republican senators. Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse on funding, particularly due to disagreements over immigration and law enforcement issues.
Key Facts
- President Trump ordered TSA workers to be paid despite the ongoing government shutdown.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune wants to fund DHS through the traditional appropriations process.
- Thune is focusing reconciliation efforts on agencies like ICE and the Border Patrol.
- Democrats and Republicans are in a standoff about funding related to immigration reforms and border security.
- The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for 40 days due to funding disagreements.
- There are ongoing discussions about funding agencies like FEMA and the Coast Guard through traditional means.
- Republicans suggest funding the entire DHS through a reconciliation bill, needing only a simple Senate majority.
- A reconciliation bill could face challenges in both Senate and House discussions.
