ToplineHouse Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced Friday the House would pursue a short-term package to fund DHS, blasting the bill passed by the Republican-controlled Senate early Friday as a “gambit” and a “joke,” accusing Democrats of hijacking negotiations and forcing the bill on the House. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters after a vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on March 26, 2026. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty ImagesKey FactsJohnson said Trump supports his plan. The stalemate could mean the partial government shutdown—which has led to headline-grabbing airport security delays, as TSA agents increasingly call of work while they’re not getting paid—could extend a few more weeks. The Senate legislation would restart DHS operations, including pay for Transportation Security Administration workers, but didn’t include funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Patrol, which also fall under DHS.The House Freedom Caucus on Friday said it would vote against the Senate plan since it didn’t include funding for immigration enforcement or Trump’s bill to require voter ID, known as the SAVE Act.The opposition all but ensured the bill would be blocked by procedural hurdles that require either unanimous consent or two-thirds consent for the legislation to be brought up for a vote. House GOP leaders are instead considering a proposal to fund DHS through May 22. What To Watch ForThe Senate, which has already left Washington for a two-week recess, would also need to approve any new bill passed by the House. TangentTrump signed an executive order Friday directing DHS to pay TSA workers for their missed paychecks by Monday. It’s unclear where the funds would come from, though it’s possible they could be paid through DHS funding that has already been allocated, according to The New York Times. It’s unclear why those funds haven’t already been released to pay TSA. Key BackgroundDHS funding lapsed on Feb. 14 when Democrats refused to pass a new spending plan that didn’t include immigration reforms prompted by the shootings of two Americans in Minnesota earlier this year. The shutdown has left TSA workers without paychecks, causing thousands to call in sick and hundreds to resign, leading to record-long security wait times at some major airports.Further ReadingSenate Clears Deal To End DHS Shutdown Amid Airport Chaos—ICE Funding Excluded (Forbes)Expect Long Airport Lines This Weekend—And Until TSA Workers See Paycheck (Forbes)Some Airports Could Close During Shutdown, Acting TSA Administrator Tells Congress (Forbes)