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DHS Funding Talks Stalled Amid Immigration Policy Demands

2/13/2026

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Democrats Negotiate DHS

Democrats and the White House are negotiating funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), but talks have stalled, risking a DHS shutdown.
Democrats seek new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement after recent fatal shootings by federal agents, including judicial warrants, officer identification, and stricter use-of-force policies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated willingness to negotiate, but U.S. President Donald Trump has not addressed the Democrats' demands, complicating negotiations.

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Vought Secured Funding

The White House Office of Management and Budget will allocate $15 million of USAID's remaining funds to cover security for Russell Vought, U.S. President Donald Trump's budget chief.
The funding supports a detail of over a dozen U.S. Marshals.
Vought has reportedly received serious threats linked to Project 2025.
OMB spokesperson Rachel Cauley said funds will continue for his protection.
USAID has ceased aid distribution in July.

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Democrats Negotiate DHS

Democrats and the White House are negotiating funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), but talks have stalled, risking a DHS shutdown.
Democrats seek new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement after recent fatal shootings by federal agents, including judicial warrants, officer identification, and stricter use-of-force policies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated willingness to negotiate, but U.S. President Donald Trump has not addressed the Democrats' demands, complicating negotiations.

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