Democratic leaders are fed up with Republicans and President Trump over the Iran war, this bi-partisan disagreement to fund DHS except ICE and Border Patrol and the SAVE America Act. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) says 'In just about every way, things are worse today than they were before Trump started'. #dhs #saveamericaact #senate #iran
The war powers resolution would require President Donald Trump to get permission from Congress in order to use military force on Iran. The Senate last tried to pass the resolution last month amid the military conflict in the Middle East.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ro Khanna, Schumer call for 25th amendment to remove Trump Published April 7, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A growing number of lawmakers in Congress have publicly signaled support for either impeaching President [...]
Schumer was not alone in his criticism of the speech, with many pundits opining that Trump failed to say anything new or move the needle on the conflict.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Republican senators Thursday night that they need to "work together to ensure that DHS , including ICE and Border Patrol, is funded in a sustainable manner for the rest of the year." Why it matters: Thune (R-S.D.) appears to be holding out hope that he can fund the rest of DHS through the traditional appropriations process "so that we can then focus our reconciliation efforts on ICE and the Border Patrol," according to an email Thune sent to Senate offices. - The guidance follows President Trump's unilateral bid to try to end the government shutdown for TSA workers by directing his new Homeland Security secretary to "immediately pay our TSA Agents." - "I've asked Susan to draft the text to fund as…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Republican senators Thursday night that they need to "work together to ensure that DHS , including ICE and Border Patrol, is funded in a sustainable manner for the rest of the year." Why it matters: Thune (R-S.D.) appears to be holding out hope that he can fund the rest of DHS through the traditional appropriations process "so that we can then focus our reconciliation efforts on ICE and the Border Patrol," according to an email Thune sent to Senate offices. - The guidance follows President Trump's unilateral bid to try to end the government shutdown for TSA workers by directing his new Homeland Security secretary to "immediately pay our TSA Agents." - "I've asked Susan to draft the text to fund as…Open
Republicans have struggled to pass legislation in the current Congress, including the SAVE America Act, a marquis voter ID bill that Trump has supported.
Senate Republicans and Democrats are in a high-stakes staring contest over funding the Department of Homeland Security , with Democrats refining their demands to include "guardrails" on money authorized in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act . Why it matters: More insults were traded Wednesday than actual counteroffers . - The one offer that was delivered — from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) — was quickly dismissed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.). - "It's not even close to being real," Thune barked. "They know better." But Schumer is holding firm. "Democrats sent Republicans our counteroffer on legislation to reopen DHS, pay TSA workers, while at the same time rein in ICE with commonsense guardrails," Schumer…
Senate Republicans and Democrats are in a high-stakes staring contest over funding the Department of Homeland Security , with Democrats refining their demands to include "guardrails" on money authorized in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act . Why it matters: More insults were traded Wednesday than actual counteroffers . - The one offer that was delivered — from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) — was quickly dismissed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.). - "It's not even close to being real," Thune barked. "They know better." But Schumer is holding firm. "Democrats sent Republicans our counteroffer on legislation to reopen DHS, pay TSA workers, while at the same time rein in ICE with commonsense guardrails," Schumer…Open