Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

BumRushDaShow

(171,342 posts)
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 09:28 AM Yesterday

White House Says Funds To Pay TSA And Other Homeland Security Workers Will 'Soon Run Out'

Source: Huff Post/AP

Apr 29, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT |Updated 2 hours ago


WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is warning Congress that funding to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will “soon run out,” sparking new threats of airport disruptions and national security concerns as the House slow-walks legislation to end what has been the longest-ever lapse in agency funding.

In a memo late Tuesday to lawmakers, the Office of Management and Budget said money that President Donald Trump tapped to pay Transportation Security Administration and other workers through executive actions will be exhausted by May. It called on the House to quickly approve the budget resolution senators approved in an all-night session last week that would pave the way for full funding for the department. “DHS will soon run out of critical operating funds, placing essential personnel and operations at risk,” the memo said.

The pressure from the Trump administration could help House Speaker Mike Johnson, whose narrow Republican majority has been stalled out, tangled in internal party disputes on a range of pending issues, including the Homeland Security funding. They have left the chamber at a virtual standstill.

The House is expected to vote as soon as Wednesday on the Senate budget resolution that is designed to unlock a multistep process to eventually fund the department, and the administration warned GOP lawmakers off making changes that could prolong passage.

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/congress-homeland-security-funding_n_69f18515e4b0f2c72139de80?origin=home-latest-news-unit

11 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

FakeNoose

(42,093 posts)
2. How about using some of that money you grifted for the "ballroom" extravaganza?
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:04 AM
Yesterday

So many $ millions were "donated" for that ballroom, and now you want the taxpayers to foot the bill. So that means there's plenty of money to fund TSA and DHS. Stop bullshitting us!

FakeNoose

(42,093 posts)
5. They don't pay much tax as it is, and you want to reduce their burden even further?
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:12 AM
Yesterday

I think not, sir!!!

FakeNoose

(42,093 posts)
8. Yes indeed, this is an old graphic from the days of Ronald Reagan
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:49 AM
Yesterday

... but it still applies for today's Repukes.

Faux pas

(16,492 posts)
6. His inhumane
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:15 AM
Yesterday

fucking fuckery had no bounds. He should have been one those post birth abortions his ignorant minions are always ranting about.

PSPS

(15,361 posts)
10. Nonsense. trump was gifted an $80 billion slush fund in his "big beautiful bill." He can use that.
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 11:59 AM
Yesterday
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»White House Says Funds To...