The House and Senate leaders have delayed a second spending package, which was supposed to prevent a shutdown after Friday. The delay is attributed to protracted talks about the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With the bipartisan border bill dead and the national security supplemental stalled, the immigration fight is now focusing on the remaining fiscal 2024 minibus. A White House official accused Republicans of underfunding DHS, which makes the border less secure and the country less safe. This follows a White House strategy of making Republicans appear weak on immigration, accusing them of causing a border crisis.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







