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Trump Pushes Congress to Fund ICE Amid DHS Shutdown

4/2/2026

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Story summary
  • U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a reconciliation bill funding ICE and CBP by June 1, 2025, as DHS endures a 46-day shutdown.
  • House Republicans initially rejected a Senate plan that excluded ICE and CBP funding.
  • After Trump's endorsement, GOP leaders are weighing a two-track approach to fund DHS while addressing ICE and CBP separately.
  • The shutdown has disrupted travel, including airport delays due to unpaid TSA workers.