Congress Recesses as DHS Shutdown Drags On
February 20, 2026·4 days ago·via The Washington Post
Congress heads into recess until February 23, leaving the Department of Homeland Security in a partial shutdown that started February 14 after Democrats blocked funding over demands for immigration enforcement reforms following the killing of Alex Pretti by CBP agents. Essential DHS workers - from TSA screeners to Coast Guard sailors and border patrol - continue vital duties without pay, facing their first missed paycheck on February 27, while bureaucrats in other agencies stay funded.
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