A series of Trump administration moves has shaken up Republicans’ complex plan to finally end the lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Republicans’ appetite for the bill soured this week as their concerns grew about a $1.8 billion fund to pay people who claimed to be victims of politically motivated government probes. The settlement added to senators’ hesitations about providing money to secure a ballroom at the White House.
Leadership in both chambers ended up sending their members home ahead of schedule, abandoning plans to quickly move what should have been an easy legislative win for the ...