Senate Failure Raises Prospect Of DHS Funding Shutdown
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Washington — The Senate failed Thursday to advance a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, leaving a partial government shutdown likely when funding lapses at midnight Saturday; the vote was 52–47 with Sen. John Fetterman the sole Democrat joining Republicans. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over Democratic demands for limits on immigration enforcement after two fatal shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis, while the administration announced a retreat from the city. Agency leaders warned a lapse would halt some Coast Guard pay, defer maintenance and disrupt operations. Negotiations continue ahead of the deadline. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Two fatal shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis prompted heightened scrutiny and Democratic demands for enforcement constraints.
- Democrats withheld support for full-year DHS funding pending new oversight measures and identification rules for ICE/CBP.
- Administration announced a withdrawal of federal officers from Minneapolis, cited as a goodwill gesture in negotiations.
- House testimony from DHS and Coast Guard officials warned that a funding lapse would interrupt pay and defer maintenance.
- The Senate failed a procedural motion 52–47, making a partial DHS shutdown likely when funding expires at the deadline.
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Agencies with separate appropriations, notably ICE and CBP (which received separate funding last year), would continue core enforcement operations, preserving continuity for immigration enforcement and border operations.
Approximately 56,000 Coast Guard active-duty, reserve and civilian personnel could face interrupted pay, deferred maintenance, and reduced readiness and morale if DHS funding lapses.
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