DHS funding talks stall as deadline nears, GOP open to longer patch

With eight days to avert a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, Senate GOP Leader John Thune says negotiations have not begun after Sen. Katie Britt dismissed Democrats’ latest offer as unserious. Thune floated a short-term two- to three-week patch or, if talks don’t progress, a longer continuing resolution through September, depending on what Democrats will accept. Democrats say talks are continuing, but the parties remain divided on timing and length. The live update bundle also covers Lindsey Graham pushing to expand lawsuits against the DOJ over Jack Smith subpoenas, Clinton depositions and public hearing pressure from Oversight, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remarks on potential actions related to a future Fed chair, all highlighting a polarized, high-stakes funding fight.