"Government Shutdown Looms: DHS Funding Impasse Causes Worker Hardship A contentious funding dispute between lawmakers has left the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without routine appropriations since February 14, resulting in financial strain for thousands of agency employees. Despite some of President Trump's key immigration initiatives receiving separate funding, the lack of routine DHS funds is causing difficulties for workers, who are facing delayed paychecks and uncertain futures. The standoff is the latest manifestation of a broader partisan divide, with Democrats and Republicans unable to reach a compromise on key issues, including border security and immigration reform. As the dispute continues, concerns are growing about the potential impact on national security and the agency's ability to carry out its critical functions."
DHS has been without routine funds since Feb. 14, causing hardship for workers, though much of Trump's immigration agenda that is central to the dispute is being funded separately.
