Trump administration live updates: House GOP rejects DHS funding bill passed by Senate
The US House of Representatives has rejected a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, instead opting for a short-term spending measure. The move comes as the partial government shutdown continues, with President Trump signing an order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers who have not received paychecks in six weeks.
The House of Representatives has rejected a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Instead, Speaker Mike Johnson will put a short-term spending bill on the floor to fund the department for 60 days. The Senate bill did not fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement or parts of Customs and Border Protection, drawing opposition from House conservatives. President Trump signed an order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers who have not received paychecks in six weeks. The House is expected to vote on the short-term spending bill tonight. The move comes as the partial government shutdown continues, with lawmakers struggling to reach an agreement on funding.
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