No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight

"WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise Sunday in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a pause in funding for the Department of Homeland Security. A partial government shutdown began Saturday after congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump's team failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the department through September."

"Congress is on recess until Feb. 23, and both sides appear dug into their positions. The impasse affects agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, the Secret Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The work at ICE and CBP goes on unabated because Trump's tax and spending cut law from 2025 provided billions more to those agencies that can be tapped for deportation operations."

"About 90% of DHS employees were to continue working during the shutdown, but do so without pay - and missed paychecks could mean financial hardships. Last year there was a record 43-day government shutdown. White House border czar Tom Homan said the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that federal officers clearly identify themselves, remove masks during operations and display unique ID numbers."

A partial government shutdown began after Democrats and President Donald Trump's team failed to reach a funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security through September. Democrats demand changes to immigration operations after fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis. Congress is on recess until Feb. 23, delaying negotiations and affecting agencies across DHS. ICE and CBP continue operations using funds from the 2025 tax and spending law. About 90% of DHS employees are working without pay, risking financial hardship. Democrats seek officer identification, body cameras, and warrants for private-property arrests; the administration resists citing officer safety.

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