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House Delays Reconvening Amid Senate Funding Negotiations

1/30/2026

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The House is unlikely to reconvene before Monday, even if the Senate passes a Friday funding compromise.
The House has been in recess after passing appropriations bills.
Senate Democrats are negotiating Department of Homeland Security funding after an immigration incident.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized changes at the Department of Homeland Security before appropriations.
A member conference call is planned for Thursday to update House members on the situation.

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Story summary

The House is unlikely to reconvene before Monday, even if the Senate passes a Friday funding compromise.
The House has been in recess after passing appropriations bills.
Senate Democrats are negotiating Department of Homeland Security funding after an immigration incident.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized changes at the Department of Homeland Security before appropriations.
A member conference call is planned for Thursday to update House members on the situation.