Senate Vote Odds to End DHS Shutdown

The U.S. faces its second federal government shutdown in 2026, this one targeting the Department of Homeland Security over stalled immigration reform talks following the killing of Alex Pretti by Customs and Border Protection agents. The ongoing partial shutdown, now the longest in history after surpassing the 2025 event on March 29, began February 14 when Congress failed to extend DHS funding through September 30. The House passed H.R. Read more about this...