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DHS Shutdown Hits Record Length Amid Funding Stalemate

4/23/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security is in shutdown, longest in U.S. history.
Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned funds rerouted by U.S. President Donald Trump will run out in early May.
Senate Republicans seek to fast-track funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection at $70 billion.
Democrats oppose funding without reforms, citing fatal incidents involving federal agents.
The Senate voted to begin budget reconciliation, but negotiations remain stalled.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security is in shutdown, longest in U.S. history.
Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned funds rerouted by U.S. President Donald Trump will run out in early May.
Senate Republicans seek to fast-track funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection at $70 billion.
Democrats oppose funding without reforms, citing fatal incidents involving federal agents.
The Senate voted to begin budget reconciliation, but negotiations remain stalled.