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- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill passed the House 221-209, facing Senate opposition over immigration enforcement reforms.
- The partial government shutdown is in its 21st day, heightening tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Democrats for blocking funding, citing national security concerns.
- Democrats argue reforms protect civil rights and DHS accountability, with a Senate vote set for March 9, 2026.
