DHS Funding Deadline Looms as Speaker Johnson Faces Pressure from White House and Senate As the clock ticks down to a critical deadline, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is facing a high-stakes decision on whether to bring a bipartisan bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the House floor. The Senate has already passed the legislation, but Johnson's House Republican colleagues are reportedly hesitant to support the measure due to concerns over funding for border security and other immigration-related issues. With the White House and Senate pressing for swift action, Johnson's decision could have significant implications for the future of the DHS and the country's national security. As he navigates this complex landscape, Johnson must weigh the competing demands of his party, the Senate, and the White House to avoid a potential government shutdown.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is facing a tough decision on whether to bring a Senate-passed bipartisan bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the floor on Thursday, as pressure from the White House and the upper chamber intensifies. Walking onto the House floor Thursday, Johnson told CNN and other reporters he will...
