Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics | US Senate
Democrats in the US Senate blocked a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), causing it to almost shut down at midnight on Friday. The vote, which fell short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster, was prompted by ongoing anger over the Trump administration's crackdown and the deaths of two people in Minneapolis. Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader in the Senate, stated that Democrats would not support funding ICE unless there were meaningful reforms to curb violence. The shutdown is expected to affect agencies like the TSA, FEMA, and the US Coast Guard but will likely have little impact on ICE operations.
14 FEB 2026
— BBC
A partial US government shutdown, triggered by a lack of funding for the Department of Homeland Security, threatens airport delays and longer wait times due to potential TSA worker absences.
— The Guardian
A partial US government shutdown began due to disagreements over immigration restrictions, impacting approximately 13% of the federal civilian workforce under the Department of Homeland Security.
16 FEB 2026
— Al Jazeera
The US Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown due to stalled funding negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.
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