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DHS Shutdown Hits 35 Days as Funding Stalemate Continues

3/27/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has reached its 35th day, tying for the second-longest in U.S. history.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents are going unpaid.
Senate Democrats blocked funding again.
The White House deemed a recent Democratic counteroffer unserious and proposed five concessions.
Progress remains stalled ahead of the Easter two-week recess.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has reached its 35th day, tying for the second-longest in U.S. history.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents are going unpaid.
Senate Democrats blocked funding again.
The White House deemed a recent Democratic counteroffer unserious and proposed five concessions.
Progress remains stalled ahead of the Easter two-week recess.