Source: Fox News
Summary
The House is set to end the record-breaking Homeland Security shutdown, but Republicans are still upset over the Senate’s partial funding bill, which they call a “s— sandwich” deal. House Speaker Mike Johnson backed the Senate’s two-track approach, which includes passing the partial DHS bill and funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in a forthcoming reconciliation package. House Republicans are frustrated with the Senate plan and want to see action on reconciliation before considering the bill. The House is expected to pass the bill with bipartisan support, but some Republicans are opposed to defunding law enforcement. President Donald Trump plans to pay DHS employees through an executive order.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
House Republicans are fuming over the Senate’s deal, calling it a “s— sandwich.” They’re frustrated with the Senate’s handling of the DHS bill and want to see action on reconciliation. The House is expected to pass the bill, but some Republicans are opposed to defunding law enforcement. The situation has caused “a lot of frustration” and “whiplash” among House Republicans. The process has entered a familiar phase, with both parties pointing fingers and blaming each other for the shutdown. The House Republicans’ rebellion has become a familiar ritual, with lawmakers railing against their own leadership. The question remains: who will blink first?
Author: Evan Null
