DHS Shutdown Exceeds 70 Days Amid Congressional Dispute

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been shut down for over 70 days, with Congress at an impasse on funding legislation. Officials caution that emergency funding, authorized by an executive order, could be exhausted by May 1, potentially leading to missed paychecks for DHS employees including Transportation Security Administration and Secret Service agents. The Senate has unanimously passed DHS funding proposals, while the House has not moved forward with a vote, leading to ongoing delays in critical services. As Congress heads into a weeklong recess, the likelihood of resolution remains unclear.