Live updates: DHS funding deal eludes lawmakers; Iran reportedly rejects Trump’s ceasefire plan

Lawmakers are struggling to reach a funding agreement to end a partial government shutdown before a planned two-week recess, with both parties objecting to a compromise proposal. President Trump signaled willingness to fund the Department of Homeland Security without new money for federal immigration enforcement, a stance that has created friction within Republican ranks. Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly rejected Trump's ceasefire plan, adding an international complication to the administration's diplomatic agenda. The dual crises—domestic budget negotiations and stalled Middle East diplomacy—underscore the pressure the White House faces on multiple fronts as Congress prepares for its scheduled break.