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DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

Headline from Fox10 Phoenix, on the newest of 2 developments

The Department of Homeland Security is now shut down after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill before the deadline. Here’s what it means.

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  1. Partial government shutdown hits Department of Homeland Security

    Headline from WMUR ·

  2. Newest

    DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

    Headline from Fox10 Phoenix ·

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  1. ABC 13 Houston

    DHS shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    A DHS shutdown seems certain for the federal government, as funding talks between the White House and Democrats have stalled.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Homeland Security shutdown draws near as Democrats block funding (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    A partial government shutdown seemed imminent as members of Congress were departing Washington without funding the Department of Homeland Security.

  3. Seattle Times

    Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appears certain.

  4. CNN

    Department of Homeland Security on track to shut down with lawmakers leaving Washington and an unresolved ICE fight (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A bitterly divided Washington is headed for its third government funding lapse of President Donald Trump’s second term — this time, a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security over the issue of federal immigration enforcement.

  5. CNN

    A partial government shutdown is about to hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    DHS could be ensnared by a partial shutdown if Congress does not fund the agency by the end of Friday. But nearly all DHS workers would remain on the job.

  6. WHDH Boston

    Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks stall - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appeared certain Thursday as lawmakers in the House and Senate were set to leave

  7. ABC 12 Flint

    Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks stall (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appears certain. Lawmakers in the House and Senate are set to leave Washington for a 10-day break, while negotiations with the White

  8. NBC News

    Homeland Security Department poised to shut down as Congress leaves with no deal (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    What to know on the DHS government shutdown: Why it's happening, what it impacts and more

  9. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

  10. WHDH Boston

    Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appeared certain Thursday as lawmakers in the House and Senate were set to leave

  11. Seattle Times

    What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend.

  12. WSVN Miami

    What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    Another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend as lawmakers debate new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda.Funding for the Department

  13. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Funding talks stall, implying shutdown (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appeared certain Thursday as lawmakers in the House and Senate were set to leave Washington for a 10-day break and negotiations with the White House over Democrats' demands for new restrictions had stalled.

  14. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Democrats and the White House have traded offers in recent days as the Democrats have said they want curbs on President Donald Trump’s broad campaign of immigration enforcement.

  15. WHDH Boston

    What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown starting this weekend - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Another shutdown for parts of the federal government is expected this weekend as lawmakers debate new restrictions on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda.Funding for the Department

  16. The Guardian

    US homeland security department on track for shutdown after funding bill fails in Senate (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Lawmakers left Washington for a long weekend without resolving an impasse over much-criticized agency’s funding

  17. Fox10 Phoenix

    DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    The Department of Homeland Security is now shut down after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill before the deadline. Here’s what it means.

  18. NBC Los Angeles

    Homeland Security Department shuts down as Democrats and Trump negotiate changes (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The Department of Homeland Security shut down as the White House and Democratic leaders continued to discuss changes to U.S. immigration enforcement

  19. Al Jazeera

    US Department of Homeland Security to go into shutdown due to funding lapse (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Impasse comes as Trump’s Democratic rivals demand reforms to immigration operations after deadly shootings in Minnesota.

  20. Deutsche Welle

    US: Homeland Security shuts down over budget dispute (opens Deutsche Welle)

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  21. WMUR

    Partial government shutdown hits Department of Homeland Security (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    DHS is the last federal agency lacking funding for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, which runs through Sept. 30.

  22. WSVN Miami

    A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    The Department of Homeland Security has been ensnared by a partial government shutdown as Congress did not act to fund the agency by the end

  23. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    DHS to enter shutdown as Congress exits Capitol (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Much of the Department of Homeland Security is set to run out of money Saturday morning after negotiations stalled between the White House and congressional Democrats over new restrictions on federal immigration agents and lawmakers left town without funding the department.

  24. Fox News

    Government shutdown hits DHS after Democrats blow up bipartisan funding deal over immigration uproar (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A government shutdown targeting the Department of Homeland Security has hit after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

  25. WTOP Washington DC

    How the DHS shutdown will impact the average American (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to expire on Saturday, as lawmakers continue clashing over proposed limits on President Trump’s immigration enforcement policies.

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