Government Shutdown Continues as Democrats Seek ICE Reforms House GOP Maintains Narrow Majority

Congress faces a partial government shutdown affecting 78% of federal operations, with House Democrats divided over a Senate-passed funding bill that only temporarily addresses DHS funding due to ongoing concerns about ICE reforms. While some moderate Democrats support the deal to avoid prolonged shutdowns, progressives refuse to endorse it without concrete plans for ICE changes. The House must first approve a procedural rule to facilitate voting on the bill, but potential Republican opposition complicates the process. With the GOP’s slim majority now at 218-214, every vote counts as leaders scramble to secure support and prevent a government closure.