The government is barreling toward a partial shutdown over DHS funding. Here's what to expect

The U.S. government may partially shutdown on Saturday months after a record 43 day shutdown in 2025.

Republicans reject calls to change DHS funding bill

Republicans are rejecting calls from Democrats to make changes to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, arguing that avoiding an impending government shutdown is the top priority.

Senate Democrats threaten to block DHS funding bill after another person killed in Minneapolis

Some Democrats who voted for recent funding bills said they'll vote against any DHS bill without restrictions on enforcement operations. The deadline to avert a shutdown is Friday.

Shutdown odds grow as Senate Republicans say they won't remove DHS funding after Pretti killing

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York says he'll vote against DHS funding after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Dems' DHS shutdown threat would hit FEMA, TSA while immigration funding remains intact

Senate Democrats' demands could lead to a shutdown, but DHS' immigration operations would be protected thanks to billions dumped into the agency by the 'big, beautiful bill' last year.
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Path to averting a shutdown remains elusive as lawmakers debate DHS funding

About half of the federal government would cease full operations if Congress cannot come up with a plan by Friday night.

Tammy Baldwin won't vote for DHS funding, says Kristi Noem 'has to go'

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is joining other Democrats pushing to separate DHS from other bills that face a Jan. 30 deadline to avoid a partial shutdown.

These Companies—Palantir, AT&T, Deloitte—Have The Biggest ICE Contracts As DHS Funding Under Fire

Demonstrations have demanded an end to federal funding for ICE, after two protesters were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Rally in Pittsburgh calls for McCormick and Fetterman to oppose DHS funding

Dozens of people came together on Tuesday in Downtown Pittsburgh to rally outside the federal building.