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Senate Stalemate: DHS Funding Talks Stall Amid Shutdown

2/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Negotiations between Senate Democrats and the White House over funding for the Department of Homeland Security remain stalled amid a partial government shutdown.
Democrats demand reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including limits on masked agents and judicial warrants.
Republicans accuse Democrats of using the shutdown for political leverage.
DHS operations are minimally affected due to prior funding.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. federal government shutdown, lasting from October 1 to 17, stemmed from a budget impasse between President Barack Obama and Congressional Republicans over funding for the Affordable Care Act. Approximately 800,000 federal workers were furloughed, highlighting deepening partisan divides. This event marked the fourth-longest shutdown in U.S. history and underscored ongoing conflicts over government funding and policy priorities.

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Story summary

Negotiations between Senate Democrats and the White House over funding for the Department of Homeland Security remain stalled amid a partial government shutdown.
Democrats demand reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including limits on masked agents and judicial warrants.
Republicans accuse Democrats of using the shutdown for political leverage.
DHS operations are minimally affected due to prior funding.

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