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DHS Shutdown Looms as Democrats Push Immigration Reforms

2/14/2026

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A Department of Homeland Security shutdown risk grows as White House–Democrat negotiations stall.
Democrats demand new restrictions on immigration enforcement after fatal shootings involving federal agents.
Democrats seek better identification for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and a formal code of conduct.
The CDC announced more than $600 million in cuts to public health grants in Democratic-led states, which a federal judge temporarily blocked.

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A Department of Homeland Security shutdown risk grows as White House–Democrat negotiations stall.
Democrats demand new restrictions on immigration enforcement after fatal shootings involving federal agents.
Democrats seek better identification for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and a formal code of conduct.
The CDC announced more than $600 million in cuts to public health grants in Democratic-led states, which a federal judge temporarily blocked.