"Johnson has staked out the position that GOP leaders won't help pass a deal that doesn't fund ICE and Customs and Border Patrol, indicating a firm stance against bipartisan solutions."
"Democrats won't fund immigration enforcement without reforms, and those reforms aren't acceptable to GOP hardliners in the House, creating a significant impasse in negotiations."
"Rep. David Valadao expressed doubt that any Republicans would sign on to a Democratic-led discharge petition, emphasizing the need for full funding of the agency."
"Problem Solvers co-chairs are proposing a bill to fully fund DHS with ICE reforms, but GOP leadership has not yet commented on this proposal, leaving its future uncertain."
Johnson is focused on a GOP-only approach to fund the Department of Homeland Security, dismissing bipartisan negotiations. GOP leaders are unwilling to support a deal that excludes funding for ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. Democrats demand reforms for immigration enforcement funding, which are unacceptable to GOP hardliners. Negotiations have stalled for six weeks, and while reconciliation could be an option, time is limited. A Democratic-led discharge petition is unlikely to gain GOP support, raising concerns for GOP leaders about securing enough signatures.
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