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Senate Democrats Stall DHS Funding Amid Security Concerns

3/20/2026

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Senate Democrats are blocking funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid rising domestic terror threats and national security concerns.
Senator Elissa Slotkin and fellow Democrats have voted repeatedly against reopening DHS while pursuing immigration reforms.
Republicans accuse Democrats of using the funding dispute for political leverage.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer deflected questions about the delay and urged Republicans to negotiate as the lapse lasts over a month.

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Senate Democrats are blocking funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid rising domestic terror threats and national security concerns.
Senator Elissa Slotkin and fellow Democrats have voted repeatedly against reopening DHS while pursuing immigration reforms.
Republicans accuse Democrats of using the funding dispute for political leverage.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer deflected questions about the delay and urged Republicans to negotiate as the lapse lasts over a month.