Breaking: Senate failed to advance DHS funding, teeing up partial DHS shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Sat. ICE/CBP will run, but TSA, FEMA and Coast Guard face furloughs. According to The Washington Post (washingtonpost.com) Thoughts? Comment.
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On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Senate failed to advance a Department of Homeland Security funding bill, falling short of the 60‑vote threshold and ensuring a partial DHS shutdown when funding lapses at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Saturday. (washingtonpost.com) Every Senate Democrat except John Fetterman opposed the measure; Fetterman was the lone Democrat to vote in favor. (washingtonpost.com) ICE and Customs and Border Protection are expected to continue operating because they received about $75 billion in prior funding, but agencies such as TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard will face furloughs or unpaid work if the lapse continues. (time.com) Negotiations remain ongoing today.
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Senators failed 52-47 to advance a bill to keep the Department of Homeland Security funded, teeing up a partial DHS shutdown by the end of the week unless negotiators strike a deal. (cbsnews.com) Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman was the lone Senate Democrat to vote to advance the measure. (yahoo.com) The lapse would not affect ICE and CBP operations, which were already funded from prior legislation, but would disrupt agencies such as TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard and cyber‑security programs, forcing many workers to operate without pay until funding is restored. (theguardian.com) Lawmakers remain deadlocked over immigration‑enforcement reforms and talks continue around the clock. (washingtonpost.com)
