Amid growing airport congestion and lengthy TSA wait times, Senate Republicans are actively working to finalize a deal aimed at restoring funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Following meetings with President Trump, GOP senators believe they have a pathway to resolve the deadlock, potentially separating funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from the Homeland Security budget. Senator Ted Cruz has proposed various plans, including a controversial split of ICE funding, to gain bipartisan support and address immediate concerns over airport operations. Discussions are ongoing, with some senators suggesting they may adopt a reconciliation strategy to expedite the process and meet impending deadlines.