Republicans might treat DHS reconciliation as ‘wish list’ opportunity: Sarah Bedford

Published April 16, 2026 1:56pm ET | Updated April 16, 2026 1:56pm ET



Washington Examiner investigations editor Sarah Bedford said Republicans will use a reconciliation bill to include their “wish list” agendas, as other reconciliation bills are less likely to come through due to the GOP’s slim majority in Congress.

Republicans are currently using the budget reconciliation process to fund the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s presidency, in an effort to end the current partial government shutdown and avoid future ones over DHS funding.

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