DHS Faces Shutdown as Lawmakers Flee DC
February 13, 2026·about 1 month ago·via CNN

The Department of Homeland Security teeters on the brink of a shutdown tonight after Senate Democrats blocked a House-passed funding bill and lawmakers bolted from Washington without a deal. Republicans, led by Majority Leader John Thune, pushed for a short-term continuing resolution of four to six weeks, but Democrats refuse to cooperate, prioritizing their resistance over keeping essential operations running. Read more about this...