WATCH: Johnson rejects Homeland Security funding bill passed by the Senate as a 'joke'

House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected a Homeland Security funding bill passed by the Senate, calling it a "joke" and signaling he plans to pursue a different approach. Johnson indicated the House would instead pursue its own continuing resolution, though he acknowledged passage in the chamber remained uncertain. The clash reflects ongoing tensions between the House and Senate over how to fund the government and manage border security priorities. Johnson's move could trigger another standoff over federal funding, potentially threatening another government shutdown if the chambers cannot reach agreement before the current deadline.