House Democrats are pushing a discharge petition to fund the Department of Homeland Security while excluding immigration enforcement, amid a prolonged government shutdown. The bill, introduced by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, aims to finance key agencies through September but has faced skepticism from Republicans who argue that immigration-related funding is already secure. While federal workers are experiencing pay delays, Democrats are urging bipartisan support for their initiative, which requires 218 signatures to advance.
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