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- The Department of Homeland Security shutdown, now in its sixth week, prompts House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to pressure Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as Republicans plan bills challenging DHS funding.
- The shutdown causes significant delays at major airports due to Transportation Security Administration staffing shortages.
- Negotiations stall as Republicans reject Democratic reform demands, while Johnson and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.) accuse Democrats of prioritizing immigration over national security.
