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Senators Push for DHS Resolution Amid Shutdown Crisis

3/20/2026

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Senators met with White House officials to address the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Senator Katie Britt said a new White House counteroffer is expected, but significant disagreements remain over Democratic demands for ICE policy changes.
Over 120,000 Homeland Security workers are working without pay.
Lawmakers are under pressure to resolve the dispute before Congress breaks for two weeks in April, because delays could worsen airport security.

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Senators met with White House officials to address the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Senator Katie Britt said a new White House counteroffer is expected, but significant disagreements remain over Democratic demands for ICE policy changes.
Over 120,000 Homeland Security workers are working without pay.
Lawmakers are under pressure to resolve the dispute before Congress breaks for two weeks in April, because delays could worsen airport security.