DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act

Senate negotiations to end the 38-day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown faced a setback after President Trump urged Republicans to insist on passing the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to cast a ballot. This act is controversial and lacks sufficient support in the Senate. Trump suggested linking the act to DHS funding, complicating talks. Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged the challenge, noting that while many Republicans support the act, tying it to reopening the government is unrealistic. The shutdown has caused issues at airports, with TSA workers unpaid and ICE agents stepping in to help. Democrats have offered to fund TSA and other DHS agencies, excluding immigration enforcement. Some Republicans, like Sen. John Kennedy, are open to funding non-ICE parts of DHS, but a resolution remains elusive as the Senate approaches a recess. QUESTION: How might the ongoing DHS shutdown and the debate over the SAVE America Act impact public trust in government institutions?