Trump Mulls Recalling Congress for DHS Funding

President considers cutting short congressional recess to address travel disruptions

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:21pm

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A dimly lit government office scene with a lone figure standing by a window, the room bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, conceptually representing the political tensions and disruptions caused by the budget impasse.The political tensions over government funding spill into the public sphere, disrupting travel and daily life.Washington Today

President Donald Trump told the New York Post that he is considering calling Congress back to Washington to work on approving funding for the Department of Homeland Security, raising pressure on lawmakers to end a fight that has snarled air travel throughout the country.

Why it matters

The ongoing budget impasse over DHS funding has led to significant travel disruptions, with reports of long security lines and flight delays at major airports across the U.S. Trump's threat to recall Congress from recess underscores the political stakes involved and the potential impact on the public.

The details

In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said calling Congress back to session is 'something that's under consideration.' He suggested a decision could come after the upcoming Easter holiday weekend, adding 'Maybe we'll let them have Easter.'

  • The congressional recess is currently underway.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States.

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What they’re saying

“'It's something that's under consideration. Maybe we'll let them have Easter.'”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

What’s next

Trump is expected to make a decision on whether to recall Congress after the Easter holiday weekend.

The takeaway

The ongoing budget standoff over DHS funding has led to significant travel disruptions, prompting Trump to consider taking the rare step of recalling Congress from recess to address the issue and end the impasse.