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DHS Funding Crisis: Republicans Blame for Possible Shutdown

2/13/2026

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Department of Homeland Security funding expires February 13, 2026.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Republicans failed to advance a spending bill after 52 senators supported it, short of 60 needed to overcome a filibuster.
Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, say a shutdown would be Republicans' fault.
They also demand changes to limit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in DHS proposal.

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Department of Homeland Security funding expires February 13, 2026.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Republicans failed to advance a spending bill after 52 senators supported it, short of 60 needed to overcome a filibuster.
Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, say a shutdown would be Republicans' fault.
They also demand changes to limit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in DHS proposal.