Republicans scramble to fund Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt amid record-breaking shutdown

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Republicans want swift action to fund the Secret Service after it foiled a third apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump's life. The federal policing force, along with many other agencies, has not been funded for 74 days amid the record-breaking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. While the shutdown began over Democrats' refusal to fund immigration operations, it has now shifted to House Republicans to resolve it. A bill to fund most of the department has been languishing in the House after clearing the upper chamber in March. That legislation would fund the Secret Service, too. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has yet to put the bill on the floor over concerns that the legislation carves out funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HOUSE CONSERVATIVES RAGE AGAINST SENATE DHS SHUTDOWN DEAL But the apparent assassination attempt appeared to nudge Johnson from that position. "We have to move DHS funding because it’s urgent. As the secretary of Homeland has said, we're out of money. He's out of money at the end of this week," Johnson told reporters Monday. "It’s very dangerous, as demonstrated Saturday night. We’ve got to get the job done." Some House Republicans are urging Johnson to bring the Senate bill to the floor. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., sent a letter to Johnson, obtained by Fox News Digital, that asked for immediate consideration of the Senate's partial DHS bill. "There is no time for delay," Langworthy wrote. "As put on full display for the American people with the attack surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this weekend, our country remains at risk. While we continue to have significant work ahead to fully fund immigration enforcement through the reconciliation process, we should demonstrate clearly that we are committed to delivering solutions at the earliest possible moment." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., on Monday blamed House Republica…