House Republicans Push New DHS Funding Bill

0:00On April 2, 8, House Speaker Mike Johnson from Louisiana is pushing a fresh bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security amid an ongoing standoff. The agency has been partially shut down since February 14 because Democrats won't back funding for immigration and customs enforcement. Customs and border protection. Senate Republicans tried funding it through reconciliation, but Johnson calls their version sloppy, with language that weakens immigration enforcement. Now the House is crafting a cleaner, modified bill they hope both chambers can get behind. Republicans are fired up. With some Mike Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin urging a quick vote and even ditching the 60 vote filibuster if Democrats keep blocking, he questions if Senate Democrats are as moderate as they claim during campaigns. Homeland Security leaders warn emergency pay for employees runs dry by late April, ramping up the pressure. President Trump jumped in on social media, praising Johnson and calling on House Republicans

1:00to unify, pass the blueprint, and get a final bill to his. Desk by June 1st. This funding fight tests party lines at a tense time for border security, and leaders on both sides will need to bridge gaps fast to keep operations, rolling without more chaos. Powered by AI, this is U.S. News Today.