Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security ’the hard way’ after end of talks

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Republicans in Congress are pursuing an independent funding strategy for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for nearly two months. Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced on April 14, 2026, that Republicans will pass funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection without Democratic support. Democrats oppose the measure, demanding restraints on federal immigration authorities, improved officer identification, and increased judicial warrant requirements.

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