Congress Flees for Two-Week Recess as DHS Shutdown Drags On
Key Takeaways
- Congress remains on a two-week spring recess as the DHS funding stalemate continues.
- House Republicans rejected a Senate-backed funding plan, prolonging the impasse and political fallout.
- Pressure to end the shutdown mounted; return contingent on a deal with Democrats.
Two-Week Recess
Congress has departed for a two-week recess while DHS remains shut down.
“Washington — The , now the longest in history at 45 days, is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week”
TSA workers began receiving partial back pay after Trump directed their funding.
Congressional Republicans are deeply divided on the path forward.
GOP Infighting
House Republicans rejected the Senate-passed solution less than 24 hours after the Senate voted.
Speaker Mike Johnson called the Senate plan a joke.
The infighting has left the Senate and House on different pages.
Lawmakers Face Backlash
Photos of lawmakers traveling during the shutdown drew swift backlash.
“The House and Senate are both out for the next two weeks”
Graham was dining in Florida at Disney World.
Garcia was visiting family and will return when called back.
TSA Partial Funding Unravels Pressure
TSA workers received back pay, but broader DHS funding remains blocked.
Airports may not return to normal.
Sen. Lankford highlighted cybersecurity needs amid a conflict with Iran.
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