Summary
President Donald Trump has expressed support for a Senate deal that will temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent a government shutdown. The plan separates DHS funding from other government funding and provides two weeks to negotiate issues related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The deal follows bipartisan discussions and a blocked initial bill in the Senate.
Key Facts
- President Trump supports a new Senate deal on DHS funding.
- The agreement seeks to prevent a government shutdown by partially funding the government.
- DHS funding is separated and extended for two weeks under the deal.
- The extension allows more time to discuss ICE-related issues.
- The initial funding bill was blocked in the Senate by Democrats and some Republicans.
- Senator John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson were involved in the discussions.
- The deal comes amid pressure on the Trump administration over immigration enforcement issues.
