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Senate Faces Stalemate Over DHS Funding Amid Shutdown

3/30/2026

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) faced ABC News host Jon Karl about the government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
The shutdown has lasted 44 days, with Democrats pushing for reforms to ICE while seeking full TSA funding.
A House-passed DHS stopgap is unlikely to advance in the Senate because bipartisan support is required.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) faced ABC News host Jon Karl about the government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
The shutdown has lasted 44 days, with Democrats pushing for reforms to ICE while seeking full TSA funding.
A House-passed DHS stopgap is unlikely to advance in the Senate because bipartisan support is required.