Partial Government Shutdown Looms Over DHS Funding Dispute

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Uploaded: 2026-02-13 18:07:58
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Description: a partial shutdown tied to DHS funding could affect agencies such as TSA and FEMA, while ICE operations remain funded under prior legislation.

Another potential government shutdown is approaching, this time centered on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. DHS funding is set to expire this weekend, which would trigger a partial shutdown.

Democrats in the U.S. Senate have said they will not support new DHS funding legislation due to objections over how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is operating. However, ICE itself is already funded through a previous appropriations bill that allocated $75 billion to the agency for this year and next.

If a partial shutdown occurs, agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could be affected. TSA oversees airport security operations, while FEMA coordinates federal disaster response efforts.

Lawmakers continue to debate the broader implications of the funding dispute, as public approval of Congress remains low amid repeated budget standoffs.

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