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- U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to end its two-week recess and fund the Homeland Security Department (DHS).
- Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said Trump seeks full DHS funding.
- Leavitt said an Easter dinner could persuade lawmakers to return.
- The House passed a short-term funding measure while immigration talks stall.
- Leavitt blamed Democrats for the shutdown and said the president cannot act alone.
