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DHS Shutdown Looms as Immigration Talks Stalled

2/17/2026

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  • In 2025, funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expired, triggering a partial shutdown under U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • Negotiations on immigration reforms continue among the White House, Republicans, and Senate Democrats.
  • Most lawmakers are on recess; Senate Majority Leader John Thune may recall them if needed.
  • Nearly 90% of DHS employees will work without pay during the shutdown.