In a race against time, the White House has made a last-minute bid to prevent a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the funding deadline looms. The agency’s funding is set to expire on Saturday, and without a deal in place, a partial government shutdown is on the horizon.
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According to The Hill, a White House official confirmed that legislative text of an offer was sent to Democrats on Capitol Hill on Wednesday evening. This move comes amidst a deadlock over funding for the DHS, with Democrats pressing for immigration enforcement reforms before agreeing to fund the agency. Despite efforts to reach a compromise, lawmakers left Washington on Thursday without plans to vote on a deal, leaving negotiators from both sides to work out an agreement in their absence.
The situation has raised concerns about the potential impact of a DHS shutdown, with critical functions such as border security, immigration enforcement, and disaster response at risk of being affected. The uncertainty surrounding the funding lapse has left many on edge, as the deadline rapidly approaches.
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As the deadline for DHS funding draws near, the pressure is mounting on lawmakers to find a resolution and avert a partial government shutdown. The impact of a shutdown on critical national security functions underscores the urgency of reaching a bipartisan agreement to keep the agency operational.
In the midst of these developments, social commentary on platforms like Mastodon reflects a global interest in the unfolding situation, with users sharing news and opinions on various topics ranging from data breaches to international events.
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References:
1. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5734979-homeland-security-funding-deadline/
2. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/us/politics/congress-jets-off-shutdown.html
3. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/congress-leaves-for-recess-after-failing-to-pass-dhs-funding-to-avert-a-partial-shutdown/
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