Senate Approves Funding for DHS, Excluding ICE and Border Patrol

In a rare overnight session, the Senate reached a unanimous agreement to fund most components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and certain parts of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The funding covers agencies like the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard, but the House must still approve the measure for these agencies to resume operations. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that while they managed to fund much of DHS, negotiations for ICE and border patrol funding will continue. The outcome remains uncertain as the House's response to the Senate's decision is still pending.

Key Details: • Senate approved funding for DHS agencies except ICE and border patrol. • House of Representatives must act for agencies to reopen. • Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated further negotiations are needed for ICE and border patrol funding.