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Democrats Split on DHS Funding Shield for Agencies

2/14/2026

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  • Democrats are divided on shielding Coast Guard and Secret Service from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding.
  • Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) advocates shielding agencies, and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) refuses to negotiate until DHS leadership changes.
  • Some Democrats, including Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Tex.), say ICE has enough funding to operate through a shutdown.
  • Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), have proposed DHS reforms as Republicans have not responded near the deadline.