Overview
- President Trump told Republicans to reject any Department of Homeland Security funding deal unless Democrats approve the SAVE America Act and said ICE agents could remain at airports to ease TSA strains.
- Senate leaders continue extended debate and amendment votes on the House‑passed bill, but a GOP push to ban transgender women from women’s sports failed 49–41, short of the 60‑vote threshold.
- Chuck Schumer said Democrats will not tie DHS funding to the SAVE Act and declared the legislation will not pass.
- Republicans hold 53 Senate seats, far fewer than the 60 votes needed to advance the measure, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register and photo ID to vote in federal elections.
- TSA staffing has been strained during the partial DHS shutdown, with reported higher call‑outs and longer lines, as the White House and Senate leaders trade proposals on reopening the department.