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House Passes DHS Stopgap Amid Shutdown Concerns

4/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

The House passed a stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security amid a potential 43-day shutdown.
House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the Senate deal excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
U.S. President Donald Trump intervened to ensure TSA pay, with many DHS employees still unpaid.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Republicans of owning the shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Democrats' immigration reform demands are unlikely to be met.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. government shutdown of October 1-17, 2013, stemmed from a budget impasse over the Affordable Care Act, resulting in approximately 800,000 federal employees being furloughed. This shutdown highlighted ongoing political gridlock, a trend that has persisted, as evidenced by the potential 43-day shutdown in 2025 due to disputes over immigration and funding, raising concerns about the stability of federal operations.

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Story summary

The House passed a stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security amid a potential 43-day shutdown.
House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the Senate deal excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
U.S. President Donald Trump intervened to ensure TSA pay, with many DHS employees still unpaid.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused Republicans of owning the shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Democrats' immigration reform demands are unlikely to be met.

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