Republicans in Congress announce plan to end DHS shutdown, but political battle continues

Republicans in Congress have announced a plan to end a Department of Homeland Security shutdown while navigating a separate political battle over Trump's Attorney General nominee. The deal to fund DHS comes as the administration prepares to nominate a replacement for Pam Bondi, whose selection has triggered Senate confirmation proceedings. Bondi's successor will face the standard Senate confirmation process, a procedural hurdle that could complicate Republican efforts to quickly advance Trump's judicial and law enforcement agenda. The dual challenges—resolving the DHS funding lapse and securing confirmation for a new Attorney General—reflect ongoing tensions between the White House and Congress despite unified Republican control. The outcome of both battles will test GOP unity on key Trump priorities heading into the spring legislative calendar.