Government Shutdown - Page 20

Coast Guard caught as ‘collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters

February 19, 2026

Coast Guard caught as ‘collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters

Republican lawmakers say Coast Guard families are "collateral damage" in DHS funding standoff as Democrats demand ICE reforms before approving budget deal.

DHS shutdown leaves local emergency responders on their own amid extreme weather, expert warns

February 18, 2026

DHS shutdown leaves local emergency responders on their own amid extreme weather, expert warns

A public safety expert warned that the DHS shutdown could devastate local disaster response, with grant funding impacted as extreme weather threatens communities.

Democrats risk FEMA disaster funding collapse as DHS shutdown hits Day 5

February 18, 2026

Democrats risk FEMA disaster funding collapse as DHS shutdown hits Day 5

The partial government shutdown entered its fifth day with no resolution in sight and as immigration disputes threaten FEMA's federal emergency response.

Louisiana GOP lawmaker urges FEMA aid for 'hurricane'-like ice storm as DHS shutdown drags on

February 18, 2026

Louisiana GOP lawmaker urges FEMA aid for 'hurricane'-like ice storm as DHS shutdown drags on

Rep. Julia Letlow is seeking federal emergency aid for northern Louisiana in the ice storm recovery efforts addressing widespread power outages.

GOP warns Democrats using DHS shutdown to stall Senate voter ID push

February 18, 2026

GOP warns Democrats using DHS shutdown to stall Senate voter ID push

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., guaranteed that the SAVE America Act would get a vote, but the current funding fight in the Senate could derail a swift vote.

Democrats' DHS shutdown halts ICE oversight they demanded

February 18, 2026

Democrats' DHS shutdown halts ICE oversight they demanded

The government shutdown forced a pause of ICE investigations as Democrats withhold support on DHS funding, halting critical oversight operations nationwide.

DHS shutdown drags into 4th day as Senate Democrats block funding over ICE reforms

February 17, 2026

DHS shutdown drags into 4th day as Senate Democrats block funding over ICE reforms

Senate Democrats have yet to provide a counter to the White House's latest offer in ongoing negotiations that have no end in sight.

Trump says 'this is a Democrat shutdown' as he touts low inflation, falling murder rate

February 17, 2026

Trump says 'this is a Democrat shutdown' as he touts low inflation, falling murder rate

President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the partial government shutdown while claiming economic wins, including lower gas prices and inflation.

This is the 'Seinfeld shutdown': Dana Perino

February 16, 2026

This is the 'Seinfeld shutdown': Dana Perino

'The Five' co-hosts discuss Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's comments about voter ID being what he calls 'Jim Crow 2.0' and the government shutdown over DHS funding.

Dems are holding Americans’ national security ‘hostage,’ DHS official argues

February 16, 2026

Dems are holding Americans’ national security ‘hostage,’ DHS official argues

DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin explains the impact of the partial DHS shutdown on I.C.E. and reacts to Hillary Clinton’s comments about mass migration on ‘America Reports.’