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Trump's Immigration Talks Face Crisis Amid DHS Shutdown Threat

2/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces talks on immigration policy that risk a DHS shutdown.
Senate Democrats rejected the White House counteroffer and demanded ICE reforms as a funding condition.
Disagreements center on ICE operations after the deaths of two individuals in Minneapolis.
Polls show broad public support for ICE changes, with many opposing current practices.
As Friday deadline nears, parties face pressure to reach an agreement, but skepticism remains.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces talks on immigration policy that risk a DHS shutdown.
Senate Democrats rejected the White House counteroffer and demanded ICE reforms as a funding condition.
Disagreements center on ICE operations after the deaths of two individuals in Minneapolis.
Polls show broad public support for ICE changes, with many opposing current practices.
As Friday deadline nears, parties face pressure to reach an agreement, but skepticism remains.