"The partial shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which began on February 14, 2026, has become the longest in the country's history, with unresolved budget issues."
"Disagreements over funding for Trump's immigration initiatives have led to a standoff, with Democrats refusing to approve funding without restrictions on agencies like ICE."
"The Senate passed a bipartisan plan to fund most of the DHS, but it specifically excludes immigration agencies, sparking resistance among conservative factions."
"Republican leaders and former President Trump have developed a two-step strategy to address the deadlock, aiming to pass the Senate's funding plan."
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been partially shut down since February 14, 2026, due to a budget impasse over immigration funding. The shutdown is the longest in U.S. history, with Congress unable to resolve disagreements between Democrats and Republicans. Democrats demand restrictions on agencies like ICE, while Republicans seek full funding without limitations. A bipartisan Senate plan to fund most of DHS excludes immigration agencies, causing further conflict. Trump and Republican leaders propose a two-step strategy to address the deadlock.
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