Thune Says Republicans Have Given Their ‘Last and Final’ Offer to End DHS Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Republicans have given Democrats their “last and final” offer to end the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and subsidiary agencies. “Enough is enough,” Thune said. He didn’t provide details, but the offer comes as lawmakers seek to find some solution to the 40-day ongoing funding lapse for DHS before the Senate’s spring recess. On Thursday, Thune indicated that it could be a long night as negotiations continue. “Hopefully … there will be some finality in this real soon,” Thune said. During a Thursday White House meeting with the Cabinet, President Donald Trump indicated he may be forced to take “drastic measures” to end the shutdown if a solution isn’t reached soon....