A fiery debate has ignited between Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, President Donald Trump, and Republican lawmakers over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This clash h...
ICE Cowboy Hurls Vile Insult at Top Democrat Who Angered Trump
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) faces a critical funding shortfall, risking agency operations and employee pay. Despite ongoing debates, the Senate has approved a significant budget for immigration enforcement.
As DHS shutdown lags, Senate greenlights $70B for ICE, Border Patrol
Congress faces the challenge of finalizing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) budget for fiscal year 2026 while also initiating the appropriations cycle for 2027. The Senate is pushing for a resolution to fund Customs and Border Prot...
Senate GOP unveils $70B immigration plan to circumvent Democrats in bid to end DHS shutdown
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials are raising concerns about increasing backlogs and delays resulting from the ongoing government shutdown. The shutdown, which began on Feb. 14, is impacting various agencies and their ability...
Senate GOP losing patience with Speaker Johnson as DHS faces crisis
In early 2026, a partial government shutdown ensued over disagreements on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding. Democrats aimed to leverage the shutdown to push for immigration enforcement reforms. This article examines the shutdow...
Democrats Insist They Won the Shutdown Fight. Some Aren't So Sure
A disagreement over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding has exposed fractures between House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and former President Donald Trump, revealing the complexities of navigating Repub...
Republican divisions, Trump’s detachment stymie GOP efforts to reopen DHS
A standoff in Congress over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created uncertainty for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and travelers. With House Republicans rejecting a Senate bill and President Trump...
Trump signs memo to pay TSA employees as shutdown stalemate drags on
After a 42-day stalemate, the Senate approved funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 27, 2026, but notably excluded immigration enforcement operations. This partial funding aims to alleviate immediate pressures, such...
Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works overnight on funding deal
After a 42-day shutdown, the Senate has unanimously advanced a deal to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This agreement, however, comes with a significant concession: it does not include funding for Immigration and C...
Senate unanimously moves to fund most of DHS, except ICE and border patrol, in rare overnight session
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing a funding crisis, coupled with the confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as the new DHS Secretary. These events are unfolding against a backdrop of political maneuvering and debates over electi...
As the government shutdown extends into its 37th day, the Senate is set to vote on a measure to restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The shutdown has led to increased delays at TSA checkpoints and a staffing crisis...
What time does Senate vote today on shutdown 2026? Update, live vote
Senate Democrats are facing scrutiny as they call for an end to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown while simultaneously blocking Republican-led efforts to restore its funding. This comes as pressure mounts to address nationa...
Dem senators call to fund DHS after voting to block it 4 times amid shutdown fight
The Senate's failure to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has resulted in a partial government shutdown, now in its eleventh day. Disagreement over reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and C...
Shutdown talks make little progress as DHS bill stalls in Senate
The U.S. government is facing a potential partial shutdown due to disagreements over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With a looming deadline, negotiations are underway to avert a funding lapse that could impact numero...
The government is barreling toward a partial shutdown over DHS funding. Here's what to expect
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a package of funding bills to avert a partial government shutdown. However, the Senate faces internal divisions, particularly regarding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, which...
House passes final funding bills 8 days before shutdown, Senate now will consider