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- House Republicans are delaying the reopening of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has been closed for 49 days.
- They oppose a Senate-passed bill that funds non-immigration functions of DHS, despite initial support from House Speaker Mike Johnson.
- Right-wing members have expressed distrust in Senate commitments, prompting internal GOP conflict.
- Former President Donald Trump has set a June 1 deadline for a reconciliation bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- The plan may include unrelated funding measures, complicating negotiations further.
