Congress is now assessing the real impact of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as major agencies face increasing strain. #DHS #Shutdown #Congress
The House is expected to take up a measure Monday to reopen agencies. Congress still has a fight ahead over new restrictions on immigration enforcement.
AI:The federal government has ground to a halt as a massive shutdown takes hold, leaving the nation in a state of legislative paralysis. While Washington insiders attempt to spin this chaos, the House is scrambling to pass emergency measures to reopen agencies, yet the real battleground remains: the radical, unchecked agenda regarding immigration enforcement. Despite the frantic maneuvering by leadership to prevent total collapse, Congress remains locked in a high-stakes confrontation over new restrictions placed on DHS and border security operations. The establishment's failure to secure funding without compromising national sovereignty is once again on full display.Open
The Senate’s race to avert a shutdown hit the skids late Thursday night as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) placed a hold on the government funding package, forcing leaders to punt the vote. Senators had been hoping to vote on the so-called minibus after leaders struck a deal earlier in the day and President Trump endorsed [...]
AI:The Senate’s efforts to prevent a federal shutdown have stalled following Senator Lindsey Graham's strategic hold on the omnibus funding package. Despite an endorsement from President Trump and earlier negotiations between leadership, procedural hurdles have forced senators to delay the vote on the minibus spending bill. This legislative paralysis leaves the government facing a looming operational crisis as the deadline approaches.Open