Latest Shutdown Over DHS funding News and Updates

MTG claims fallout with Trump over Epstein files ‘shattered’ her belief in broader MAGA movement

Greene alleged she was asked to step back from related efforts and claimed a government shutdown was used to block a House vote on the issue, though this remains unverified.
By Taniya Singh . 4 days ago

Markwayne Mullin blasts Democrat as ‘reckless’ in DHS funding clash

Remark follows Donald Trump signing bill ending 76-day DHS shutdown
By Anjali Mathur . 5 days ago

Fact Check: Is Elon Musk purchasing Spirit Airlines amid its shutdown?

In a statement on Saturday, May 2, Spirit Airlines announced that it had 'started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately'
By Saurav Suresh . 5 days ago

DHS blacklists Cherfilus-McCormick as fraud task force moves to cut funding

Ex-Rep Cherfilus-McCormick barred from federal funds over alleged campaign diversion
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . 7 days ago

House votes to end 75-day DHS shutdown, advances Homeland Security funding bill to Trump

The legislation will restore the funding for agencies including FEMA, the Coast Guard, TSA, and the Secret Service
By Deepanjali Sharma . Apr 30, 2026

Leavitt blames Democrats for 73-day shutdown, links funding deadlock to WHCD violence

White House pushes DHS funding restart after attack, blames Democratic rhetoric and cuts
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Apr 27, 2026

Trump hails Secret Service for 'stopping him cold', presses Dems over DHS funding after shooting

President Trump credited officers with acting quickly to contain the threat and prevent further harm at the high-profile gathering
By Deepanjali Sharma . Apr 26, 2026

2 Republicans break ranks as Senate passes $70B ICE and Border Patrol bill

Senate passed $70 billion ICE, Border Patrol plan, sending it to House after a narrow vote to address the DHS funding lapse
By Deepanjali Sharma . Apr 23, 2026

Sen John Kennedy warns Democrats may trigger shutdown before midterms: ‘I hope I’m wrong’

Kennedy raised concerns over a possible funding standoff in Congress, warning it could disrupt government operations before elections
By Gopika Subramanian . Apr 23, 2026

Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Trump did ‘everything in his power’ to stop Epstein files release

Marjorie Taylor Greene linked a government shutdown to blocking Epstein files, saying it put her at odds with Donald Trump, who called her a 'traitor'
By Kunal Dey . Apr 16, 2026

AOC spotted enjoying Yankees suite as federal workers go unpaid amid shutdown

Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez enjoyed her paid vacation in a suite at the Yankees game
By Gopika Subramanian . Apr 7, 2026

House Majority Leader Scalise spotted ‘living it up’ on beach as shutdown drags on report

Scalise joins other lawmakers reportedly away from Washington while federal workers remain unpaid during the shutdown
By Ishan Jain . Apr 4, 2026

Schumer says Democrats ‘held it up’ DHS funding to push ICE and CBP reforms, blames GOP for shutdown

Schumer tied the DHS funding delay to demands for stricter oversight and reforms at ICE and CBP amid the ongoing shutdown
By Ishan Jain . Apr 3, 2026

Trump cheers 'unified' GOP on DHS, torches Dems' 'open borders' as shutdown drags on

President Trump indicated plans to ensure employees are compensated, though details on how the move would be implemented remained unclear
By Deepanjali Sharma . Apr 2, 2026

Coast Guard and DHS workers remain unpaid as shutdown continues

Thousands of civilian DHS employees, including Coast Guard staff, continue working without pay while Congress stalls on funding
By Ishan Jain . Apr 2, 2026

Ilhan Omar admits Democrats responsible for DHS shutdown, says terror threat is 'higher than usual'

Ilhan Omar emphasized that the lack of funding has had wide-ranging consequences beyond immigration enforcement
By Gopika Subramanian . Apr 2, 2026

Trump calls JD Vance ‘perfect-looking specimen’ after weight loss at Easter lunch speech

Trump joked about JD Vance’s slimmer look while pressing him for updates on a stalled DHS funding deal during the White House Easter gathering
By Rishab Rathi . Apr 2, 2026

Republican leaders Thune and Johnson push 2-track DHS plan as TSA shutdown pressure mounts

President Donald Trump fully backed the two-track plan, urging Republicans to proceed without waiting for bipartisan approval
By Anjali Mathur . Apr 1, 2026

Trump blasts Democrats as 'lunatics' while ordering GOP bypass on border amid record shutdown

Trump pushed Congress to separate ICE and Border Patrol funding, aiming to break the DHS deadlock by isolating immigration enforcement budgets
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . Apr 1, 2026

Trump touts his authority amid DHS shutdown: ‘I have a lot of power to do things’

Donald Trump and Kristi Noem accused Joe Biden and officials of allowing unchecked immigration with serious consequences
By Rishab Rathi . Apr 1, 2026
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