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Congress Faces Deadline on Homeland Security Funding Debate

2/12/2026

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By February 11, 2025, Congress must fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Democrats propose new controls on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP): uniforms, body cameras, and limits near sensitive areas.
Republicans say these measures could endanger agents and harm public safety, and they seek penalties for sanctuary cities.
Negotiators have two weeks to resolve the issues, with Republicans doubting an agreement by the deadline.

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By February 11, 2025, Congress must fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Democrats propose new controls on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP): uniforms, body cameras, and limits near sensitive areas.
Republicans say these measures could endanger agents and harm public safety, and they seek penalties for sanctuary cities.
Negotiators have two weeks to resolve the issues, with Republicans doubting an agreement by the deadline.