Reversal: Trump Rejects Proposal to Fund DHS
On March 23, 2026, President Donald Trump rejected a proposal from Republican lawmakers to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would have allowed all agencies except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reopen.
The proposal aimed to address ongoing airport delays by providing funding for all DHS agencies, excluding ICE, which has faced significant scrutiny.
Following Trump's rejection, the stalemate over DHS funding continues, exacerbating operational issues within the department and contributing to increased airport delays.
This decision comes amid heightened tensions regarding immigration enforcement and funding, as ICE remains a contentious topic within the Republican Party and among the public.
NBC News reports that the proposal was intended as a compromise, but Trump's refusal leaves the future of DHS funding uncertain.
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