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Democrats, who have few levers to pull with Republicans controlling the House, Senate and White House, have sought to force changes at the department by withholding their votes for funding until Republicans agree to a set of policy changes.
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Democrats have sought to force changes at department by withholding votes for funding until Republicans agree to policy changes
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News Article
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{
    "political_parties": [
        "Democrats",
        "Republicans"
    ],
    "government_branches": [
        "House",
        "Senate",
        "White House"
    ]
}
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Politics
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a11ef3f7-5d7d-4da3-966e-4840a2378976
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Created
February 19, 2026 at 11:19 PM (1 month ago)
Last Updated
February 19, 2026 at 11:19 PM (1 month ago)

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What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/15/us/politics/homeland-security-shutdown.html

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security has lapsed due to a standoff between Democrats and Republicans over immigration restrictions. Democrats seek changes to immigration enforcement, while Republicans object to the demands. The shutdown's impact on agencies and travelers is discussed.

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