UPDATE 1-US Senate blocks Homeland Security funding, raising likelihood of shutdown
Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 12:37 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The 52-47 vote, short of the 60 votes needed to advance the bill, raises the likelihood the embattled agency could face a shutdown if funding expires on Saturday, though any real-world impact could be minimal. Democrats said they would not support funding the agency unless Republicans agree to reforms that would rein in immigration agents.
