Senators meet with border czar as lawmakers search for way out of DHS shutdown

Senators met with Tom Homan, the border czar, on Thursday as lawmakers seek a resolution to an impending Department of Homeland Security shutdown. The meeting represents a significant attempt to break a negotiating stalemate after previous discussions have made little headway. A DHS shutdown would disrupt border operations, immigration enforcement, and other critical security functions, making it a priority for both parties to reach agreement before funding expires. The talks suggest Congress is exploring potential compromises that might satisfy the Trump administration's border security demands while avoiding a government funding lapse. The outcome will likely determine whether lawmakers can pass DHS funding or face operational disruptions across the agency.