Shutdown Stalls as Lawmakers Clash on DHS Oversight
February 16, 2026·8 days ago·via Rocky Mount Telegram
Lawmakers dig in with no end in sight to the partial government shutdown targeting the Department of Homeland Security, sparked by stalled reforms to immigration enforcement after the tragic killing of Alex Pretti by CBP agents. This second shutdown, kicking off February 14, freezes funding for critical DHS operations like border security, TSA screenings, FEMA disaster response, and Coast Guard missions, while 90% of essential personnel keep working without pay guarantees.
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