DHS funding deal stalls in Congress amid continuing negotiations

Senate Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over Department of Homeland Security funding after weeks of negotiations with the White House. Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, has been meeting with centrist Democrats in recent days to attempt breaking the impasse. The stalled talks underscore tensions between the administration's border security priorities and Democratic concerns, with Congress unable to reach agreement on reauthorizing the agency. A DHS funding lapse threatens disruptions to border operations and other homeland security functions if lawmakers cannot pass legislation. The negotiations suggest the White House is engaging directly with moderate Democrats as a potential path to resolve the standoff.