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DHS funding negotiations turn to stalemate in Senate

Senate Republicans immediately rejected a new offer Wednesday from Democrats to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, in a troubling sign for negotiations as lawmakers scramble to reach a deal before a scheduled two-week recess begins Friday. The stalemate is throwing the upcoming recess into question, with Senate Majority Leader…

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Democrats shut down DHS funding deal from Republicans as standoff continues

Republicans’ proposal would restart almost all of DHS operations but excluded key reforms that Democrats want

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Republican Senators Meet With Trump to End DHS Shutdown That Would Leave Out ICE Enforcement

Senators are considering a deal that would end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown while withholding money for a key part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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In the Senate, Thune resurrects idea of reconciliation

For Senate leaders, pursuing another budget reconciliation bill this year was once considered a no-go. But in a matter of days, it’s become a distinct possibility. Using the often arduous budgetary maneuver would represent a shift for both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, necessitated by Republican needs to reopen the Department…

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Mullin sworn in as DHS secretary as Republicans pitch new funding offer

Senate leader proposes compromise to fund homeland security shutdown amid chaotic scenes at airports

The Guardian - US

Republicans seek elusive path to restoring DHS funding

Reconciliation may be Republicans' only path forward.

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Airport chaos and lines will only get worse as Trump keeps the Senate laser-focused on his SAVE act

ANALYSIS: The president’s demand that Republicans link a bill that cannot pass the Senate to Homeland Security funding is sure to backfire, writes Eric Garcia — and Americans are paying the price

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DHS funding deal appears close after White House talks

Senators expressed newfound optimism Monday night that they were on the cusp of a deal to end a month-old partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. After a White House meeting with President Donald Trump earlier in the evening, GOP senators appeared convinced a deal was at hand on…

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Trump Rejected Deal To Pay TSA Agents, Restore DHS Funding: Report

President Trump rejected a deal that would have provided funding for TSA agents, according to a report.

International Business Times

Week ahead: Senate SAVE and shutdown ‘show’ continues

Lawmakers face a final sprint this week before a mini spring break recess — that is, if leadership lets them leave. With new urgency to fund the Department of Homeland Security, the focus will be on off-the-floor negotiations to end the partial government shutdown. And President Donald Trump is further…

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Trump outburst sends Senate back to drawing board for DHS deal

An attempt by Senate GOP leaders to reopen the Department of Homeland Security while punting on immigration enforcement funding blew up within hours, after President Donald Trump issued an angry rejection of the proposal Sunday night. Hoping to find a bipartisan fix for ending a one-month partial shutdown, Senate Majority…

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White House details immigration offer; Democrats tight-lipped

The White House fleshed out its latest offer on immigration enforcement practices Friday night at a bipartisan meeting with senators, as lawmakers scramble to find a compromise that would end a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. After a roughly one-hour meeting with White House “border czar” Tom…

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Senate rejects amendment banning transgender athletes from women’s sports

The vote occurred during a rare weekend session where senators were debating a comprehensive voting bill

The Independent UK

Appropriators meet as deadline set for Homeland Security deal

Senate Majority Leader John Thune set a deadline of next week for resolving the Homeland Security Department funding standoff, as Senate appropriators of both parties held a face-to-face meeting Thursday with White House “border czar” Tom Homan. Thune, a South Dakota Republican, said the meeting — the first of its…

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‘It takes money to kill bad guys’: Senate skeptical of Trump and Hegseth’s $200B Iran war funding request

Hegseth confirms that Pentagon will ask Congress for more money to fight Iran war in early-morning press conference

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DHS Pledges Not To Deport Any U.S. Citizens if Congress Ends Shutdown

In a letter to senators, the administration offered five concessions—two of which were simply that going forward, officers would follow the law.

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‘Consider this our filibuster’: House GOP doesn’t buy Thune’s ‘show’

Less than 24 hours after Senate Majority Leader John Thune kicked off his attempt to satisfy those demanding passage of a voter identification bill, House Republicans were already saying they weren’t fooled. “What’s happening right now in the Senate is a SHOW VOTE,” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., a leader…

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Confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS gets ‘spicy’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin faced his colleagues Wednesday in an often-heated confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security, fielding questions about enforcing the administration’s immigration deportations, the ongoing shutdown and concerns about his previous travel. The Oklahoma Republican was tapped by President Donald Trump earlier this month to replace…

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Trump pushes Senate Republicans to the brink with voter ID demands

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump is fracturing his party’s Senate caucus while Democrats are finally speaking in unison. The SAVE Act’s failure may be more trouble than it’s worth for Republicans, writes John Bowden

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‘Foreseeable future’: Senate begins debate on SAVE - Roll Call

The Senate on Tuesday afternoon voted to begin what could become a long, extended debate on what is known as the SAVE America Act.

The Guardian - US

US Senate heeds Trump’s call to debate restrictive Save America Act voting bill

Senate voted 51-48 to begin discussion on bill that would require proof of citizenship for new voters

The Independent UK

What is the SAVE America Act that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor?

President Donald Trump claims the bill will ‘guarantee the midterms’ for his Republican Party in November

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This week: Senate tries to break the SAVE standstill

This week’s Senate action is an effort by GOP leadership to put Democrats on the record — and respond to growing pressure.

The Guardian - US

What does Trump’s restrictive voting bill include – and does it have a chance of becoming law?

Every voter would be affected by the Save America act, as people would face more barriers to voting: ‘It’s a recipe for disaster’

Axios

Trump's SAVE Act push creates new FISA problem for Mike Johnson

Reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA is shaping up to be a major headache for House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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