Trending Now - Sen. Van Hollen Defends Democrats Against DHS Funding Claims
WHO:
Fox News - Senator Ron Johnson, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, is involved in the discussion regarding DHS funding.
IJR - Democratic Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen is involved in the discussion regarding DHS funding.
ABC News - Jonathan Karl, an anchor for ABC News, is questioning Senator Van Hollen.
WHAT:
Fox News - Senator Ron Johnson stated that the Senate is "broken" and called for ending the filibuster over the DHS funding fight, arguing that the 60-vote threshold is preventing action on border and homeland security priorities.
Fox News - Johnson claimed that Democrats would continue to obstruct budgetary votes under the current administration and predicted they would eliminate the filibuster when they regain the majority.
Fox News - Johnson expressed that the inability to fund the Department of Homeland Security is critical, especially in light of potential threats, stating, "When we're at war with Iran… They might possibly have sleeper cells here in this country."
Fox News - Johnson stated that Democrats are refusing to fully fund Homeland Security unless reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are accepted.
Fox News - Johnson called Democrats "obnoxious" and "obstructionist," blaming them for the current government shutdown.
IJR - Senator Van Hollen was pressed on whether Democrats are responsible for holding up funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ABC News - Van Hollen stated that Democrats are "not holding up" DHS funding, indicating that the House Republicans did not take up a vote on the Senate-passed bill to fund most of the department.
WHERE:
IJR - The discussion took place in the context of the ongoing partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
WHEN:
Fox News - The partial government shutdown affecting DHS has lasted for 44 days as of March 29th, 2026.
IJR - The questioning by Jonathan Karl occurred on Sunday, March 28th, 2026.
WHY:
ABC News - The reason for the funding issue is attributed to House Republicans not voting on the Senate-passed bill.
HOW:
Fox News - Johnson recommended moving toward a reconciliation process to pass DHS funding more quickly, suggesting a reconciliation bill focused on DHS funding through fiscal year 2029.
ABC News - The Senate had passed a bill intended to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, but it was not taken up for a vote by the House Republicans.
(UPDATED March 29, 2026 23:04 UTC)
Senator Ron Johnson stated that the Senate is "broken" and called for an end to the filibuster over the Department of Homeland Security funding fight, arguing that the current 60-vote threshold is hindering action on border and homeland security priorities. He expressed concern about the ongoing partial government shutdown affecting DHS, which has now lasted for 44 days, and emphasized the critical need for funding in light of potential threats, saying, "When we're at war with Iran… They might possibly have sleeper cells here in this country." Johnson also predicted that Democrats would continue to obstruct budgetary votes and would eliminate the filibuster when they regain the majority.
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(UPDATED March 29, 2026 21:03 UTC)
Senator Ron Johnson, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, is currently discussing funding for the Department of Homeland Security. He criticized Democrats for refusing to fully fund Homeland Security unless they agree to reforms for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, labeling them as "obnoxious" and "obstructionist" in the process. To expedite the funding, Johnson proposed moving toward a reconciliation process, suggesting a bill that would secure DHS funding through fiscal year 2029.
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(UPDATED March 29, 2026 19:10 UTC)
Democratic Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen was questioned by ABC News anchor Jonathan Karl on Sunday about the ongoing partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. Van Hollen asserted that Democrats are "not holding up" the funding, pointing out that House Republicans have not voted on the Senate-passed bill designed to fund most of the department. The funding issue stems from the House's failure to act on this legislation, which has left the DHS in a precarious position.