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Senate Negotiations on DHS Funding Ahead of Easter Recess Show Impasse

Republicans rejected a Democratic counteroffer regarding the reopening of the Department of Homeland Security as a two-week recess approaches. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer characterized a Republican proposal as 'bad faith', while Republicans expressed that the Democrats' response was not credible. Airport security lines are currently long, indicating potential delays in travel as spring breaks and the Easter holiday near. The Senate is scheduled to vote on a GOP proposal unveiled earlier in the week, which does not meet the demands outlined by Democrats for changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices.