
Late Thursday night, the House approved a short-term Continuing Resolution that temporarily funds the Department of Homeland Security through May 22. The measure is expected to fail in the Senate, which requires a 60‑vote supermajority and where Democrats have signaled opposition. Earlier, House Speaker Johnson rejected a bipartisan Senate proposal because it omitted funding for ICE and Customs and Border Protection. As a result, DHS employees face delayed paychecks and travelers could encounter increased disruptions.

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