DHS shutdown enters eighth week as Mike Johnson faces Republican revolt over funding deal – live
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A partial government shutdown over DHS funding has entered its eighth week, while Congress is in recess.
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A prolonged government shutdown can disrupt federal services and create economic uncertainty for many Americans.
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The partial government shutdown has entered its eighth week, with Congress currently on recess until April 13. This record-breaking shutdown is due to a GOP revolt over a Department of Homeland Security funding deal, creating uncertainty about its resolution. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing the state to designate terrorist groups and punish promoters, which critics argue threatens free speech and targets Sharia Law. Separately, Arizona Democrat Representative Yassamin Ansari plans to introduce impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth next week, citing concerns over the executive branch's war powers.
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