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Jeffries: GOP Blocking DHS Funding After Dinner Shooting

4/29/2026

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Hakeem Jeffries said Republicans are blocking a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill after the dinner shooting.
The Rules Committee recessed, leaving no vote to extend Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 Thursday.
Jeffries warned that Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Emergency Management Agency require funding to prevent payroll disruptions.
He said Democrats would prioritize lowering cost of living over impeachment if they regain House majority.

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Hakeem Jeffries said Republicans are blocking a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill after the dinner shooting.
The Rules Committee recessed, leaving no vote to extend Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 Thursday.
Jeffries warned that Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Emergency Management Agency require funding to prevent payroll disruptions.
He said Democrats would prioritize lowering cost of living over impeachment if they regain House majority.