Leadership & Organization — 2026-03-25
DHS Shutdown Talks Stall as Trump Signals Dissatisfaction with 94% Funding Deal
Senate negotiations to end the 39-day DHS shutdown hit turbulence after Trump told reporters he was 'pretty much not happy' with the bipartisan framework that would fund 94% of the department while excluding ICE enforcement and removal operations. Senate Democrats also rejected the GOP offer, with Schumer insisting on additional ICE reforms. The Hill reported GOP cracks are appearing in the Senate as the impasse threatens to extend through the two-week congressional recess starting after this week. If no deal is reached before Congress leaves, the shutdown will stretch past April 13. TSA callout rates remain elevated at 11%, with 458 officers having resigned since the shutdown began in mid-February.
Analysis
Six consecutive IC briefs have tracked this shutdown from the initial funding lapse through Mullin's DHS confirmation and the escalating TSA crisis. Both sides rejected the 94% framework today, a deterioration from yesterday's 'more optimistic' tone. The recess deadline is now the binding constraint.
Six consecutive IC briefs have tracked this shutdown from the initial funding lapse through Mullin's DHS confirmation and the escalating TSA crisis. Both sides rejected the 94% framework today, a deterioration from yesterday's 'more optimistic' tone. The recess deadline is now the binding constraint.