Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shut down as negotiations between the White House and Democratic leaders over immigration enforcement reforms stalled after the killing of two American citizens in Minnesota. While DHS funding lapsed, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection remained funded, allowing their operations to continue. Democrats rejected a counterproposal from the White House, insisting on reforms like requiring judicial warrants for arrests. The shutdown is expected to last until at least February 23, with both parties expressing the need for serious negotiations to address the situation.
