Lawmakers remain at odds over DHS funding. Here's what's in their latest proposals.

CBS News
March 26, 2026
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Senate negotiations over Department of Homeland Security funding have stalled for the sixth time, with senators planning another vote Thursday.

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Senate negotiations over Department of Homeland Security funding have stalled, with a measure failing for the sixth time to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to advance. Republicans and Democrats remain divided on the terms of DHS funding, and senators plan to attempt another vote Thursday as they try to break the impasse. The repeated failures signal deep disagreement between the two parties over what conditions should accompany the funding. Ed O'Keefe breaks down the competing Republican and Democratic proposals in the ongoing negotiations. The inability to fund DHS threatens continued operational disruptions and budget uncertainty for the agency.

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Senate is attempting another vote Thursday to break the impasse on DHS funding after six failed attempts to reach the 60-vote threshold.

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