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Partial Government Shutdown Hits Amid Immigration Controversy

2/21/2026

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A partial U.S. government shutdown has emerged over immigration enforcement, the third in three months.
Democrats seek oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and United States Border Patrol after two fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
Some Department of Homeland Security operations paused, while the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Coast Guard continue.
Tariffs and higher health insurance costs may raise prices, challenging U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the midterms.

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A partial U.S. government shutdown has emerged over immigration enforcement, the third in three months.
Democrats seek oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and United States Border Patrol after two fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
Some Department of Homeland Security operations paused, while the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Coast Guard continue.
Tariffs and higher health insurance costs may raise prices, challenging U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the midterms.