“After federal officers killed Mr. Pretti, Democrats withdrew their support for a spending bill that was needed to keep the Department of Homeland Security running. They are now negotiating with the White House over what restrictions, if any, should be placed on immigration enforcement operations. Democrats have said they will not support any more funding for the department unless it imposes new limits and guardrails on federal immigration agents. But the talks appear stalemated. If Congress does not reach a deal, funding for the department will lapse on Saturday.”

Top Immigration Officials Refuse to Discuss Minnesota Shootings at Hearing

“Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York and the minority leader, said in a social media post that his party would not support a stopgap bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, raising the threat of a shutdown of the agency when funding lapses this weekend.”

Trump Live Updates: Bondi Faces Anger Over Epstein Files in Combative Hearing

“Members of Congress were departed Washington on Thursday without funding the Department of Homeland Security, putting it on a near-certain path to a shutdown this weekend amid a deep partisan divide over Democrats’ demands to place new restrictions on federal immigration agents.”

DHS Shutdown Nears as Immigration Enforcement Talks Stall

“Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to lapse early Saturday morning, barring a breakthrough in negotiations, with no clear sign of when it may be revived.”

The DHS Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers, FEMA and More

“Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly canceled the House delegation to Munich, amid a funding battle that is expected to shut down the Department of Homeland Security this weekend.”

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“Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to lapse at day’s end, barring a breakthrough, as a bitter standoff over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown drags on.”

Trump Administration Live Updates: DHS Shutdown, Harvard Lawsuit and More News

“Congress left Washington for a weeklong recess despite not reaching a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.Credit...Elizabeth Frantz for The New York TimesBy Carl HulseCarl Hulse, who reported from Capitol Hill, has covered numerous government shutdowns.Feb. 13, 2026, 10:04 a.m. ETWhen a disruptive government shutdown nears, the Capitol is usually occupied by tense lawmakers struggling to avoid an embarrassing halt in government services and the accompanying political fallout. Even if a lapse in funding is a certainty, members of Congress typically want to look like they are trying to avert it.Not this time.The Capitol emptied out on Thursday, a full day before the midnight Friday deadline for funding the Department of Homeland Security. Lawmakers who were deadlocked over new restrictions on immigration officers jetted off to Munich for a security conference or headed home for a weeklong recess, seemingly unconcerned with the looming closure.”

Congress Leaves DC as DHS Shuts Down

“Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed on Saturday amid a standoff over restrictions that Democrats have demanded for federal immigration agents. But much of its work continues.Listen to this article · 4:15 min Learn moreShare full articleCustoms and Border Protection agents stopping vehicles in Minneapolis in January.Credit...Victor J. Blue for The New York TimesBy The New York TimesFeb. 15, 2026The Department of Homeland Security’s funding has lapsed and lawmakers are deadlocked over a proposal to restore it, with Democrats seeking restrictions on the federal agents carrying out President Trump’s immigration crackdown.”

What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown

“Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed early Saturday morning, beginning a shutdown that was not expected to bring most of the department’s work to a halt yet could disrupt travelers, immigration enforcement and disaster relief if it is prolonged.”

Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down, Though Essential Work Continues

“A final, 12th bill, covering homeland security, has not yet passed.”

Trump Sought Vast Budget Cuts. Congress Granted Few.