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Trump Weighs Shortening Congress Recess Amid DHS Shutdown

4/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering cutting Congress's spring recess short amid the DHS shutdown.
A GOP Senate source said the move is unlikely without legislative text ready for a vote.
The House passed a bill funding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through May 22, 2025, but Schumer labeled it dead on arrival.
Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, urged Congress to fund DHS and pay employees.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering cutting Congress's spring recess short amid the DHS shutdown.
A GOP Senate source said the move is unlikely without legislative text ready for a vote.
The House passed a bill funding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through May 22, 2025, but Schumer labeled it dead on arrival.
Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, urged Congress to fund DHS and pay employees.