Partial DHS Shutdown Drags On
February 17, 2026·27 days ago·via The Seattle Times

A partial government shutdown targeting the Department of Homeland Security drags into its fourth day after Congress failed to pass funding amid stalled negotiations on immigration enforcement reforms. This crisis stems from disputes over DHS oversight following the killing of Alex Pretti by CBP agents, with Democrats blocking a short-term funding bill before recessing. Read more about this...