Lawmakers renew calls to pass Department of Homeland Security funding

5 articles · Updated · Barron's · Apr 26

The push follows an attack during the White House Correspondent Dinner, with DHS unfunded since February's government shutdown.
Debate continues over whether to separate funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement from broader DHS funding, as key agencies like the Secret Service remain affected.
President Trump recently ordered DHS to pay employees despite the funding lapse, while officials urge Congress to resolve the impasse and restore full operational capacity.

With billions in prior funds unspent, why does DHS face a new funding crisis?

Can security and immigration enforcement be funded separately to ensure stability?

What are the hidden risks of running national security on temporary funding?

How are the massive, unspent DHS funds being tracked and managed?

Could this attack have been prevented with a fully finalized security budget?

How does a lack of confirmed leaders impact critical security agencies?