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As the clock ticks down to the impending deadline, U.S. Senators are leaving for the week without a clear path forward on overhauling the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, which is set to expire at the end of the day on February 13. Despite the urgency, negotiations appear stalled, with both parties failing to communicate effectively. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., had appointed Senator Katie Britt, R-Ala., to lead the Republican negotiations, but Britt recently expressed frustration, stating, “They’re not talking to anybody.”

Thune echoed this sentiment, noting that Senator Britt made “repeated efforts” to engage with Democrats, yet reported it has been “crickets” from their side. When pressed about Democratic outreach to Republicans, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., pointed the finger back, saying, “Ask the Republicans.” He further criticized the GOP, saying, “The Republicans don’t have their act together.” Schumer added that his appropriations committees are indeed in discussions, highlighting a disconnect between the two parties.

Compounding the situation, Senator Chris Murphy, D-Conn., admitted to reporters, “I mean, obviously we’re having trouble figuring out the path forward.” As DHS funding expiration approaches in just eight days, there is a growing consensus that former President Donald Trump may need to intervene. “With a week gone by, it looks like that it needs to go ahead and head to the White House now,” Britt said, emphasizing the need for leadership from the executive branch.

Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, expressed gratitude for Trump’s past engagement in appropriations work and urged him to demonstrate similar commitment now. “I think he needs to demonstrate that same level of commitment to the cause here, he and his team, and I think that that’s going to help us get this resolved,” she stated. Meanwhile, Murphy observed that this negotiation appears to require higher-level involvement, noting, “I think it’s a little strange that Thune does not want to negotiate.”

The blame game among senators has become palpable, with responses reminiscent of the popular Spider-Man meme—everyone pointing fingers at each other to determine who is responsible for the stalemate. Britt noted, “We made more overtures, just like, hey, can we sit down? Then we all saw what happened last night with the three expanding to 10 demands.” This comment refers to an apparent shift in Democratic negotiation terms, which Schumer later denied. He asserted, “We had three basic objectives, and from the beginning we listed three or four things to accomplish those objectives. In each one, we have not expanded it.”

Ultimately, Schumer emphasized the need for clarity on the Republican side, asserting, “Nothing will get done until we know what the Republicans are for, OK? They have to get their act together.” As tensions rise and the deadline approaches, the urgency for bipartisan cooperation has never been more critical. The inability to bridge the communication gap could lead to significant consequences for DHS operations and funding, making it imperative for both parties to find common ground swiftly.