House Republicans Advance ICE Funding Bill as Democrats Reject DHS Compromise

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari Voices Frustration With Speaker Johnson

  • Ansari expresses anger over Johnson role in shutdown.
  • Speaker allegedly aids Trump in harming the country.
  • Pathetic joke label applied to House leadership.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 28 (TNGB) – Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari openly shared her irritation stating she seemed pissed off because Speaker Mike Johnson allegedly acts as a pathetic joke helping Donald Trump destroy the country. The comment arose amid the DHS funding battle where short term extensions failed to pass. House dynamics have stalled pay for thousands of workers at TSA and other agencies. Ansari pointed to repeated votes and rejected compromises as evidence of misplaced priorities.

Strong leadership demands focus on worker pay before any partisan agenda.

Representative Nanette Barragan Votes Against ICE Bill Expansion

  • Barragan opposes House bill granting ICE billions.
  • Senate bipartisan measure would pay workers without extra funds.
  • Speaker Johnson urged to bring Senate version forward.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 28 (TNGB) – Representative Nanette Barragan announced her no vote on the Republican bill placing billions more for ICE on the House floor while the Senate had passed a bipartisan alternative to pay workers and reopen the Department of Homeland Security without boosting ICE allocations. Barragan called for the Senate text to reach the floor instead. The current proposal extends the shutdown according to critics and lacks accountability measures. Frontline personnel at borders and airports continue without compensation.

Senate style compromises restore operations faster than one sided proposals.

Representative Adelita Grijalva Explains No Vote on Continuing Resolution

  • Grijalva remains in DC updating on GOP resolution.
  • Republicans advanced measure prompting Democratic opposition.
  • Shutdown reportedly tied to lack of reforms.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 28 (TNGB) – Representative Adelita Grijalva provided an update from Washington explaining the Republican continuing resolution placed forward and the reasons Democrats voted against it. The proposal failed to incorporate needed changes for DHS components during the extended partial shutdown. Grijalva stressed working through the night on alternatives yet House leadership moved ahead with its version. TSA and Coast Guard staff face ongoing pay delays as a result.

Targeted reforms paired with funding prevent repeated crises in security agencies.

Representative Kevin Kiley Supports Short Term Funding Extensions

  • Kiley voted for House short term DHS extension.
  • Senate partial measure also backed for employee pay.
  • Bipartisan bill needed with immigration enforcement reforms.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 28 (TNGB) – Representative Kevin Kiley described the ongoing DHS shutdown as a stark example of hyper partisanship failing Americans while noting his votes for every funding chance including the House short term extension and Senate partial measure. Both options would pay more federal employees yet remain temporary fixes. Kiley called for a true bipartisan Homeland Security bill adopting common sense reforms to immigration enforcement and rebuilding trust. Several such proposals already gained cross party backing.

Practical action beats gridlock when threats to the homeland increase.

Representative Mike Thompson Opposes Blank Check Approach for ICE

  • Thompson warns against blank check funding for ICE.
  • Statement issued on Republican Homeland Security bill.
  • Last thing Congress should do per his view.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 28 (TNGB) – Representative Mike Thompson stated the last thing Congress should do is write a blank check to ICE and released his full statement opposing the Congressional Republicans Homeland Security funding bill. The House measure contrasted with Senate efforts focused on worker pay rather than enforcement expansions. Thompson highlighted risks of unchecked allocations amid the shutdown. DHS civilian support roles remain critical for overall operations.

Accountability must accompany any increase in agency resources.

Representative Mike Levin Details GOP Rejection of Unanimous Senate Deal

  • Levin notes GOP trashed Senate unanimous funding deal.
  • Bill with extra ICE and CBP money forced through.
  • Democrats voted over thirteen times to pay TSA workers.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 28 (TNGB) – Representative Mike Levin recounted how House Republican leadership discarded a unanimous bipartisan Senate deal to fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard then pushed a bill prolonging the shutdown with more money for ICE and CBP lacking accountability or reforms. Senate Republicans and Democrats worked through the night to pass it yet Speaker Johnson called it a joke and killed it. Democrats have supported TSA pay more than thirteen times. The actions extend unpaid work for security staff.

Unanimous agreements deserve floor time to resolve worker hardships quickly.

Congressman Gabe Evans Accuses Democrats of Open Borders Priorities

  • Evans notes 203 Democrats voted against DHS reopening.
  • Senate compromise zeroed CBP and ICE funding.
  • House GOP proposed clean continuing resolution.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 28 (TNGB) – Congressman Gabe Evans reported that 203 Democrats voted against reopening the Department of Homeland Security and restoring pay for frontline personnel claiming they remain the party of open borders and defunding police. The Senate DHS funding compromise set U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding to zero in the table. Uniformed officers had prior reconciliation support but civilian staff did not. House GOP offered a 60 day clean continuing resolution at Biden levels to end the 42 day shutdown.

Law enforcement functions require full support staff to maintain border security.

Representative George Whitesides Provides Update on DHS Funding Vote

  • Whitesides shares quick status on DHS funding situation.
  • Vote dynamics involve short term extensions and opposition.
  • Shutdown reportedly persists without resolution.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 28 (TNGB) – Representative George Whitesides offered a quick update on the current standing of the DHS funding vote as House members weighed short term measures against longer term needs. The debate centers on balancing pay for TSA and other personnel with enforcement priorities during the partial shutdown. Both sides have advanced proposals yet agreement stalls. Federal employees continue essential duties without guaranteed compensation.

Clear communication on vote progress aids public understanding of congressional priorities.

Representative Jeff Hurd Votes to Fully Fund Department of Homeland Security

  • Hurd voted fourth time to fund full DHS operations.
  • Senate compromise zeroed border security funding.
  • Border Patrol and Coast Guard personnel deserve pay.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 28 (TNGB) – Representative Jeff Hurd voted for the fourth time this Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security arguing men and women at TSA, Border Patrol, and Coast Guard should not wonder about paychecks. The Senate compromise bill zeroed out funding for border security operations which Hurd deemed unacceptable since such security remains non optional. DHS must operate at capacity to fulfill its mission. Repeated votes underscore commitment to complete funding.

Full agency support ensures consistent protection for all Americans.

Senator John Hickenlooper Warns of Rising Home Purchase Age

  • Average first home purchase age already at 40.
  • Trump policies and Middle East war reportedly accelerate trend.
  • Economic pressures push number higher for Americans.

WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 28 (TNGB) – Senator John Hickenlooper warned that the average American first home purchase age has reached 40 and Trump policies plus the ongoing Middle East conflict will push it even higher. Mortgage rates have climbed amid the war according to recent analysis affecting middle class buyers. Hickenlooper tied the trend to broader economic decisions impacting housing affordability nationwide. Families face delayed milestones as costs rise.

Stable policies foster homeownership opportunities for younger generations.