Congress plunges into "no pressure" government shutdown
Summary
Congress is moving toward a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with both political parties finding reasons to allow it. Lawmakers have left Washington, and the shutdown will begin as planned because no agreement is in place to keep DHS funded.Key Facts
- The DHS shutdown will start because Congress hasn't agreed on funding.
- Both political parties see benefits in allowing the shutdown to happen.
- Democrats want changes to policies about U.S. immigration enforcement as part of any funding deal.
- Republicans feel secure because ICE and CBP already have money from last year's budget package.
- Congress is on a recess and will not return until February 23.
- This shutdown would be the third during President Donald Trump's second term.
- A prolonged shutdown could affect airport travel, disaster response, and cybersecurity monitoring.
- The longer a shutdown goes on, the more it impacts essential services, which might lead to public dissatisfaction.
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