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Senator Warns of Government Shutdown Over DHS Funding Stalemate

2/8/2026

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Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says a partial government shutdown is likely due to stalled Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding.
He criticizes Republicans for calling Democratic proposals a "Christmas wish list."
With DHS funding set to expire soon, Democrats demand immigration enforcement reforms, including body cameras for officers.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Republicans must accept these demands, or agencies like FEMA and TSA risk shutdown.

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Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says a partial government shutdown is likely due to stalled Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding.
He criticizes Republicans for calling Democratic proposals a "Christmas wish list."
With DHS funding set to expire soon, Democrats demand immigration enforcement reforms, including body cameras for officers.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Republicans must accept these demands, or agencies like FEMA and TSA risk shutdown.