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Senate Republicans Progress on DHS Funding Amid Trump's Demands

3/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Senate Republicans report progress resolving the DHS funding impasse after a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Senators Steve Daines and Katie Britt described a two-step plan: a bipartisan DHS framework and SAVE Act components.
Trump's insistence on linking the SAVE Act to voting citizenship verification complicates bipartisan efforts.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed skepticism about Trump's demands amid ongoing TSA delays due to the shutdown.

History

Historical Context

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, signed by President Barack Obama on December 26, aimed to resolve fiscal disputes by establishing a $1.012 trillion budget. Key negotiators, Representative Paul Ryan and Senator Patty Murray, sought common ground amid rising tensions in Congress. This act marked a rare moment of bipartisanship, reflecting ongoing challenges in achieving consensus on government funding, a struggle that continues today.

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Story summary

Senate Republicans report progress resolving the DHS funding impasse after a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Senators Steve Daines and Katie Britt described a two-step plan: a bipartisan DHS framework and SAVE Act components.
Trump's insistence on linking the SAVE Act to voting citizenship verification complicates bipartisan efforts.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed skepticism about Trump's demands amid ongoing TSA delays due to the shutdown.

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