What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 75% complete by By MEG KINNARDFebruary 13, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to expire this Saturday, leading to a partial government shutdown affecting agencies like ICE and Customs and Border Protection. Democrats are refusing to approve further funding without new restrictions on federal immigration operations following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis. While negotiations with the White House failed, the shutdown will be more limited than the previous one, as most of the federal government is funded through September. Essential DHS employees, such as TSA agents, will continue to work without pay, potentially impacting airport screening services if the shutdown persists. The situation arose after Homeland Security funding was separated from a broader spending package to allow for further negotiation on immigration enforcement changes.

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Alex Pretti 40% Federal Emergency Management Agency 40% Minneapolis 40% Renee Good 40% Washington 50% The White House 50% Customs and Border Protection 60% Immigration and Customs Enforcement 60% Kristi Noem 60% Donald Trump ×270% Democrats ×270% Department of Homeland Security ×490%

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