Senate Approves Funding for Most DHS Agencies, Excluding ICE and Border Patrol

In a rare overnight session, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved funding for most components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), excluding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and parts of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This funding will support agencies like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Coast Guard, but the House of Representatives must still act for these agencies to reopen. The funding stalemate has delayed paychecks for thousands of TSA agents and caused significant travel disruptions nationwide. Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized the urgency to resolve the funding issues before a scheduled two-week recess, while Democratic leaders expressed their commitment to reforming ICE and CBP practices, which they believe were not addressed in this funding agreement.

Key Details: • Funding approved for TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA, but not for ICE or Border Patrol. • House of Representatives must act for agencies to reopen. • Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized urgency before two-week recess.