Democrats Narrow House Margin as DHS Funding Battle Ramps Up

Democrats gain a House seat with Rep.-elect Christian Menefee’s swearing-in, tightening Speaker Mike Johnson’s margin (the chamber sits at 218 Republicans to 214 Democrats) ahead of a two-week DHS funding package. The push centers on immigration enforcement reforms and resisting the attached SAVE Act, while Democrats demand full debate on the rules. The House Rules Committee faces a path to final passage by Tuesday amid GOP unity concerns, Trump urging no changes, and the broader risk of a shutdown if a deal isn’t reached.