Republicans scramble to fund Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt amid record-breaking shutdown
Republicans are pushing for urgent funding for the Secret Service following a recent assassination attempt on President Trump. The Department of Homeland Security has been without funding for 74 days due to a political standoff. House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledges the urgency of the situation and is facing pressure to advance a funding bill.
- ▪House Republicans are scrambling to fund the Secret Service after a third assassination attempt on President Trump.
- ▪The Department of Homeland Security has been unfunded for 74 days amid a record-breaking shutdown.
- ▪House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed the urgency of moving forward with DHS funding due to rising threats.
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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.
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