Photo highlights from the 12th week of the NFL season.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Bam Martin-Scott and linebacker Krys Barnes during the second half an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown celebrates after an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the second half an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)
Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, right, is tackled by Buffalo Bills' Taron Johnson (7) and Cole Bishop (24) in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney celebrates a touchdown reception against the New Orleans Saints in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) leaps over Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (3) catches a pass for a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kei'Trel Clark (13) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (31) defends against Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson, bottom, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates his rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback T.J. Tampa (27) reacts after intercepting the football during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, and New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor, right, meet on the field after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Germaine Pratt (53) and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) dive for a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (58) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) celebrates his touchdown with Troy Fautanu during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Cincinnati Bengals safety Tycen Anderson (26) celebrates with teammate PJ Jules, left, after making a tackle during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (97) celebrates after an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) dives into the end zone for a touchdown with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger, left, defending during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) looks to pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Chicago Bears guard Jonah Jackson (73) walks off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
Brian Foss poses for a photo before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (17) celebrates after making a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs reacts after a long run against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, right, is congratulated by a teammate after his touchdown catch against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts safety Camryn Bynum (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
New York Giants cornerback Korie Black (38) walks out of the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, and forcing a fumble, which led to a touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Bam Martin-Scott and linebacker Krys Barnes during the second half an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)
San Francisco 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown celebrates after an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the second half an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Candice Ward)
Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, right, is tackled by Buffalo Bills' Taron Johnson (7) and Cole Bishop (24) in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney celebrates a touchdown reception against the New Orleans Saints in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) leaps over Philadelphia Eagles safety Sydney Brown to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (3) catches a pass for a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kei'Trel Clark (13) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams (31) defends against Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson, bottom, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates his rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback T.J. Tampa (27) reacts after intercepting the football during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, left, and New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor, right, meet on the field after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Germaine Pratt (53) and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) dive for a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (58) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) celebrates his touchdown with Troy Fautanu during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Cincinnati Bengals safety Tycen Anderson (26) celebrates with teammate PJ Jules, left, after making a tackle during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (97) celebrates after an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) dives into the end zone for a touchdown with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Kyle Dugger, left, defending during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) looks to pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Chicago Bears guard Jonah Jackson (73) walks off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
Brian Foss poses for a photo before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (17) celebrates after making a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs reacts after a long run against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, right, is congratulated by a teammate after his touchdown catch against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans tight end Gunnar Helm (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts safety Camryn Bynum (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
New York Giants cornerback Korie Black (38) walks out of the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, and forcing a fumble, which led to a touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a plan Wednesday to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, moving past a split between the two Republican leaders that resulted in Congress leaving Washington last week without a fix to a record-setting partial government shutdown.
They said in a joint statement that “in the coming days” Republicans in Congress will return to a Senate plan to fund most of the department through an agreement with Democratic senators, with the exception of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol. Republicans would then try later to fund those agencies through party-line spending legislation.
Neither outcome is guaranteed, and the strategy could potentially still face opposition from the GOP’s own ranks even though President Donald Trump has given his support.
“We appreciate and share the President’s determination to once and for all bring an end to the Democrat DHS shutdown,” said Johnson, R-La., and Thune, R-S.D.
The plan represents a do-over of what senators had in mind when they passed a bipartisan funding agreement through unanimous consent last Friday. The Senate could approve similar legislation as soon as Thursday morning through unanimous consent, but even if that happens, it's unclear how quickly the bill could move through the House. It will likely take several months for Republicans to act on the second part of Trump's plan and pass budgeting legislation to fund ICE and Border Patrol.
House Republicans refused to go along with the Senate plan last week, instead changing the bill to fund all of DHS for 60 days.
As a result, the shutdown continued as lawmakers left for their home states and congressional districts for a two-week recess. The DHS shutdown reached its 47th day on Wednesday.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement, "Republican divisions derailed a bipartisan agreement, making American families pay the price for their dysfunction."
The announcement from the GOP leaders showed that for now, Thune and Johnson are on the same page. Their working relationship experienced a rupture late last week when Johnson — at the urging of many House Republicans — rejected Thune’s plan.
The top Republicans hoping the path ahead will win over skeptical GOP colleagues, but the most conservative lawmakers are likely to seek full funding for all of Trump’s immigration and deportation operations.
“Let’s make this simple: caving to Democrats and not paying CBP and ICE is agreeing to defund Law Enforcement and leaving our borders wide open again,” Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., posted on X. “If that’s the vote, I’m a NO.”
It is uncertain whether Johnson could find enough support from the House to recall lawmakers back to Washington before their spring recess ends in mid-April.
Meanwhile, the narrow budget package being prepared for later this year is expected to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump’s term, as a away to try to ensure those agencies are no longer at risk from Democrats objecting to the president’s immigration enforcement agenda.
Earlier Wednesday, Trump weighed in on the shutdown, using a social media post to seemingly call on Republicans to fund the immigration portions of DHS through a bill that would not require Democratic support. He said he wanted the legislation on his desk by June 1.
“We are going to work as fast, and as focused, as possible to replenish funding for our Border and ICE Agents, and the Radical Left Democrats won’t be able to stop us,” Trump said.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries released a statement saying, “It’s time to pay TSA agents, end the airport chaos and fully fund every part of the Department of Homeland Security that does not relate to Donald Trump’s violent mass deportation machine.”
The vast majority of Homeland Security workers continue to report to work during the shutdown, but many thousands have been going without pay. That led to more Transportation Security Administration agents calling out from work, causing frustrating security lines at some of the nation's biggest airports. Those bottlenecks appeared to be clearing this week as agents began receiving backpay, per an executive order from Trump.
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Associated Press writer Lisa Mascaro in Washington contributed reporting.
Sen. Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a news conference after a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)