House Republicans block DHS funding amid Trump pressure

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have stalled several bills that would fund Department of Homeland Security agencies while former President Donald Trump publicly urged them to avoid bipartisan deals. The stalled measures cover TSA, the Coast Guard, CISA, FEMA, and other homeland security functions, leaving budgets and operations at risk. Lawmakers blocked the bills to gain leverage in broader political fights, prioritizing partisan strategy over funding. The standoff raises the prospect of service disruptions, degraded security operations, and politicization of critical emergency and transportation functions.