USFriday, February 13, 2026
DHS Shutdown Imminent as Funding Talks Falter Among Lawmakers
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- •Senate Democrats blocked a critical funding bill for the DHS over immigration enforcement limits.
- •Lawmakers are heading into a 10-day break, leaving negotiations stalled.
- •The funding impasse raises concerns about national security and DHS operations.
- •Democrats and Republicans remain divided on immigration policies linked to funding.
- •A shutdown at the DHS now seems likely unless a resolution is reached quickly.
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