Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security ’the hard way’ after end of talks

With bipartisan talks collapsed, Republicans pivot to a piecemeal funding strategy for the Department of Homeland Security, setting up a new fiscal clash. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security ’the hard way’ after end of talks

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Congressional Republicans are preparing to advance funding for the Department of Homeland Security through a series of individual appropriations bills, a complex and politically fraught process described by aides as "the hard way," following the collapse of broader bipartisan negotiations. The shift in strategy comes after talks between the two parties, aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement, ended without a deal. The immediate focus is now on securing the agency's budget before the expiration of current stopgap measures, with the House expected to begin moving the first of these bills in the coming weeks. The decision to pursue a piecemeal approach underscores the deep ideological divisions that have paralyzed the appropriations process for the sprawling department, which oversees border security, immigration enforcement, disaster response, and cybersecurity. For months, negotiations stumbled over fundamental disagreements regarding policy directives and funding levels for key DHS components, particularly U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Republican majority has pushed for significantly increased funding for physical barriers and enforcement personnel, while Democrats have demanded greater oversight and accountability measures. Democratic leadership has been unequivocal in its response to the breakdown. In a statement, senior lawmakers affirmed they "will continue to insist on reforms to the agencies" as a non-negotiable condition for their support in any funding vehicle, whether a comprehensive package or individual bills. These demanded reforms are understood to include stricter guidelines on the use of force, improved conditions for detained migrants, and enhanced transparency in operations. This stance guarantees that each individual appropriations bill will become a fresh battleground for the same contentious policy debates that doomed the broader talks. The procedural difficulty of funding DHS "the hard way" cannot be overstated. Unlike a single, omnibus package where compromises can be bundled, the step-by-step method requires the Republican leadership to secure 218 votes in the House for each separate...

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