WSJ What’s News Senate Funds Most of DHS, Including Pay for TSA
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Mar 27, 2026 
Siobhan Hughes, a Wall Street Journal congressional reporter covering Capitol Hill, breaks down a late-night Senate deal to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. She highlights what immigration measures were left out and how ICE and Border Patrol funding was handled. Also discussed: possible Pentagon troop movements to the Middle East and SpaceX preparing for a major IPO.
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Senate Funds Most Of DHS But Leaves Out ICE And Border Patrol
- The Senate passed funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security to end a standoff that left TSA workers missing paychecks.
- Funding excludes ICE and Border Patrol, which Republicans plan to fund separately via reconciliation needing only a simple majority.
Democrats Score Budget Win Without Policy Reforms
- Democrats secured removal of funding for immigration enforcement agencies but failed to win policy reforms like body cameras or warrant requirements.
- Chuck Schumer framed resisting funding without reforms as a caucus win despite limited leverage and upcoming congressional recess.
Pentagon May Send Up To 10,000 Troops Near Iran
- The Pentagon is weighing deploying up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran.
- Troops would likely be positioned within striking distance of Iran and key assets like Kharg Island, though locations remain unclear.