Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that Republicans will work to end the partial government shutdown by funding the Department of Homeland Security. They plan to collaborate with Democrats to fund most of the department, while seeking Republican-backed legislation for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol.
Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are involved in the funding plan.
- The aim is to end a partial government shutdown affecting government operations.
- The Department of Homeland Security is the main focus for the funding.
- President Trump directed Republicans to ensure the department is fully funded.
- The plan includes cooperation with Democratic senators for some funding.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol would be funded separately, using Republican-only support.
