DHS Poised for Shutdown as Congress Leaves
February 13, 2026·12 days ago·via NBC News

The Department of Homeland Security teeters on the brink of shutdown as Congress bolts town without a funding deal, leaving negotiations in limbo between Democrats and the White House. Lawmakers like Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) predict a drawn-out stalemate, with Republicans refusing to cave on Democrat demands that handcuff ICE and immigration enforcement, such as requiring judicial warrants for private property searches.
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