A special session for Homeland Security funding?
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President Trump considered a special session for Homeland Security funding, but it's now unnecessary due to pay restoration orders.
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President Trump considered calling Congress into a special session to resolve a funding stalemate at the Department of Homeland Security. This action has become unnecessary due to two recent pay restoration orders. The special session would have addressed the financial impasse impacting DHS operations. These orders have seemingly alleviated the immediate need for legislative intervention regarding the department's funding.
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