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Trump Demands SAVE America Act to Fund Homeland Security

3/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump refuses to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unless SAVE America Act passes, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registration and limit mail-in voting.
Negotiations stall as some GOP senators would fund DHS without the Act.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are deploying to airports to assist Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
TSA workers have been unpaid during the shutdown, fueling the stalemate.

History

Historical Context

The SAVE America Act, introduced in 2019, reflects ongoing debates about voter registration and immigration in the U.S. Congress. Historically, the Republican Party has faced challenges with immigration policies, notably protecting 1.8 million undocumented immigrants under DACA in 2016. Trump's insistence on funding the Department of Homeland Security contingent on the Act's passage highlights the persistent partisan divide affecting federal operations.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump refuses to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unless SAVE America Act passes, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registration and limit mail-in voting.
Negotiations stall as some GOP senators would fund DHS without the Act.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are deploying to airports to assist Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
TSA workers have been unpaid during the shutdown, fueling the stalemate.

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