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DHS Shutdown Hits 60 Days as Republicans Block Reopening

4/15/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached its 60th day as House Republicans blocked reopening.
Congress returned without urgency to resolve the longest shutdown, focusing on extending federal spying powers.
Senate Republicans plan a skinny budget reconciliation to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democratic support.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Republicans for delaying DHS reopening and avoiding accountability for ICE and Border Patrol.

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The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached its 60th day as House Republicans blocked reopening.
Congress returned without urgency to resolve the longest shutdown, focusing on extending federal spying powers.
Senate Republicans plan a skinny budget reconciliation to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democratic support.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Republicans for delaying DHS reopening and avoiding accountability for ICE and Border Patrol.