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Congress Standoff: DHS Funding and Immigration Reforms Debated

2/10/2026

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Congress Funding Standoff

In February 2026, Congress faces a standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid negotiations on immigration enforcement reforms.
Lawmakers approved DHS funding measure, with a resolution due by February 14 to avoid a shutdown.
Senate Democrats proposed reforms, including body cameras for agents and warrants for detentions; Republicans call them unrealistic.
In Kentucky, the General Assembly began its session to adopt the state budget, meeting outside Capitol.

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Indiana Candidates Filed

Candidate filings for the May 5 primary are complete, with all nine U.S. House seats and 100 Indiana House seats contested.
Half of Indiana's 50 Senate seats are up for election.
The Indiana Capital Chronicle has tracked these developments weekly and published the final list of candidates as of the filing deadline on Friday.

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Congress Funding Standoff

In February 2026, Congress faces a standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid negotiations on immigration enforcement reforms.
Lawmakers approved DHS funding measure, with a resolution due by February 14 to avoid a shutdown.
Senate Democrats proposed reforms, including body cameras for agents and warrants for detentions; Republicans call them unrealistic.
In Kentucky, the General Assembly began its session to adopt the state budget, meeting outside Capitol.

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