Story perspectives

Fetterman: DHS Shutdown Won't Impact ICE Operations

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown will have zero impact on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations due to prior funding.
He was the only Democrat to back DHS funding, calling for reforms without shutting down critical government functions.
The shutdown is set to occur as Congress remains deadlocked, affecting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

History

Historical Context

The U.S. government shutdown of October 2013 lasted 16 days, affecting approximately 800,000 federal employees and disrupting agencies like FEMA and TSA. This deadlock stemmed from disputes over the Affordable Care Act. Today, Senator John Fetterman notes that a potential DHS shutdown will not impact ICE operations due to prior funding, reflecting ongoing challenges in government funding amid political disagreements.

1 of 2

Story summary

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown will have zero impact on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations due to prior funding.
He was the only Democrat to back DHS funding, calling for reforms without shutting down critical government functions.
The shutdown is set to occur as Congress remains deadlocked, affecting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

1 / 2