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Congress has approved a 10-day extension for Section 702 of FISA, a surveillance law, while debates on privacy continue. Meanwhile, a partial DHS shutdown persists as House Speaker Mike Johnson holds up funding until the Senate acts on border security measures. The week also saw resignations of two lawmakers due to misconduct allegations.
CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker urged Congress to end the political "football" surrounding DHS funding, stating American travelers deserve a better airport experience. She cited international hubs as benchmarks and highlighted the need for bipartisan cooperation on security and traveler efficiency. The company is supporting TSA workers with gift cards amid the funding uncertainty.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, separating out funding for ICE and Border Patrol. This two-track approach aims to secure broader DHS funding while using reconciliation to push through GOP priorities for border security, following pressure from former President Trump.
President Donald Trump addressed reporters in Miami, expressing concern for Tiger Woods following an accident. He also criticized Democrats over immigration policy, linking it to the DHS funding debate and claiming open borders allow criminals to enter the U.S. On Iran, Trump stated the country is being "decimated" and that talks are underway.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, rejecting the Senate's current deal. The House aims to pass a "clean, simple, continuing resolution" to fund DHS agencies until May 22nd. This move seeks to ensure essential services continue without being tied to contentious policy debates.
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that House Republicans will reject the Senate's proposed Department of Homeland Security funding deal. Instead, the House will pursue a clean continuing resolution to extend current funding levels for critical security agencies until May 22nd. This move aims to ensure uninterrupted operations for 10 DHS agencies.
Congress has reached a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, though ICE funding remains separate. Meanwhile, escalating tensions with Iran see Israel intensifying strikes, while the U.S. faces farmer aid and anti-fraud task force initiatives. Concerns also rise over Chinese influence on U.S. campuses.
The acting head of the TSA warned of significant security risks due to an unprecedented funding lapse, with the agency having missed 50% of its operational days this fiscal year. TSA officers are working without pay, leading to operational challenges like consolidated security lanes and the potential closure of smaller airports. The administrator urged Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security to prevent future disruptions.
Republicans are exploring the use of Senate reconciliation to pass a long-term funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, aiming for stability and bypassing Democratic opposition. The strategy could provide multi-year funding for agencies like ICE and TSA, focusing on public safety.
Senate leaders are locked in a dual battle over government funding and the war in Iran. Republicans are pushing for multi-year agency funding via reconciliation, while Democrats demand votes to limit presidential war powers, criticizing the Iran conflict as an 'epic failure' with rising costs and no clear strategy.
