Republicans scramble to fund Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt amid record-breaking shutdown
Following a recent apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, House Republicans are under pressure to approve funding for the Secret Service and the broader Department of Homeland Security, which has been operating without appropriations for 74 days. Speaker Mike Johnson cited the attack as urgent justification to pass a Senate-approved partial funding bill, though internal GOP divisions over immigration enforcement funding have stalled action. Democrats blame Republicans for the delay, while some GOP lawmakers urge immediate passage of the bill to ensure national security. The situation has intensified debate over legislative tactics, including a potential filibuster overhaul to bypass Senate hurdles.
- ▪A third apparent assassination attempt on President Trump occurred during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, 2026, prompting urgent calls to fund the Secret Service.
- ▪The Department of Homeland Security has been unfunded for 74 days, marking a record-breaking shutdown primarily due to disputes over immigration enforcement funding.
- ▪The Senate passed a partial DHS funding bill in March, but House Speaker Mike Johnson has not brought it to the floor over objections to excluding ICE and CBP funding.
- ▪House Republicans are pursuing a two-track strategy, using budget reconciliation to fund border agencies while considering the Senate’s partial DHS bill.
- ▪Some Senate Republicans, including Rick Scott and Ron Johnson, are calling for procedural changes, including eliminating the filibuster, to pass DHS funding swiftly.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Homeland Security Republicans scramble to fund Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt amid record-breaking shutdown Speaker Johnson says funding is 'very dangerous' to delay, citing Saturday night's events as proof of urgency By Alex Miller , Adam Pack Fox News Published April 28, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Tom Emmer on WHCA Dinner shooting, DHS funding dispute amid political violence House Majority Whip Tom Emmer details his experience during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting, where he needed assistance due to a foot injury. He praises the Secret Service's quick action in neutralizing the suspect, Cole Allen, who had anti-Trump posts.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Fox News.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Fox News
