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House GOP Resists DHS Funding Split Amid Shutdown Talks

3/25/2026

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Republicans Resist Funding

House Republicans resist splitting funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. President Donald Trump has shown openness to splitting DHS funding.
Senate Republicans are optimistic about a deal to fund DHS operations, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Democrats demand reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations before approving any funding.
The impasse remains fluid as negotiations continue and the shutdown affects Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers.

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Trump Negotiates Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States is negotiating with Iran, claiming Tehran seeks a deal.
He cites an alleged oil-and-gas 'gift' as evidence of engagement.
Iranian officials, including Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, deny negotiations.
Missile exchanges between Iran and Israel continue as Trump delays strikes for five days to enable talks, with Pakistan among regional intermediaries.

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Republicans Resist Funding

House Republicans resist splitting funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. President Donald Trump has shown openness to splitting DHS funding.
Senate Republicans are optimistic about a deal to fund DHS operations, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Democrats demand reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations before approving any funding.
The impasse remains fluid as negotiations continue and the shutdown affects Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers.

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