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April 7, 2026
Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Backlash Over DHS Funding Bill
- House Speaker Mike Johnson's agreement to a Senate funding proposal for the Department of Homeland Security has sparked backlash among House Republicans, who are frustrated with the lack of a cohesive strategy.
- The DHS shutdown has now reached 59 days, with Republicans divided on how to proceed, threatening to prolong the standoff further.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized the limited options for resolving the shutdown, as tensions rise over differing funding priorities among GOP lawmakers.
2 Sources
- Mike Johnson’s ‘bait-and-switch’ on DHS bill has left even his closest allies ‘furious,’ report saysApr 7, 2026 at 9:19 PM · Independent
- GOP infighting replaces clash with Dems, derails path to end historic DHS shutdownApr 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM · Fox News