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DHS Shutdown Deal Proposed, Excludes ICE Funding

3/25/2026

Summary

Trump Negotiates DHS Funding

A deal to end the DHS shutdown is being negotiated, funding most DHS operations but excluding ICE enforcement.
The proposal would leave ICE enforcement unfunded, a core sticking point that has left TSA workers unpaid.
Republican senators met with U.S. President Donald Trump, who linked DHS funding to the SAVE America Act.
As airport wait times rise, some Democrats say they will consider the plan if it includes reforms.

Summary

Scott Rejects DHS Plan

Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) calls a GOP plan to partially fund the Department of Homeland Security a pipe dream.
He rejects separating funding for ICE to win Democratic support, arguing it fails security needs.
Scott questions the viability of the SAVE America Act, which would require citizenship proof for voter registration.
He notes the proposed deal does not secure elections or fund ICE agents.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown stemmed from budget disputes, particularly affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This 16-day impasse highlighted ongoing tensions between funding priorities and political negotiations. In 2026, similar conflicts arose as Republican senators linked DHS funding to the SAVE America Act, reflecting persistent struggles over immigration enforcement and federal budget allocations that continue to shape U.S. governance.

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Trump Negotiates DHS Funding

A deal to end the DHS shutdown is being negotiated, funding most DHS operations but excluding ICE enforcement.
The proposal would leave ICE enforcement unfunded, a core sticking point that has left TSA workers unpaid.
Republican senators met with U.S. President Donald Trump, who linked DHS funding to the SAVE America Act.
As airport wait times rise, some Democrats say they will consider the plan if it includes reforms.

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