Deal to end DHS shutdown may be within reach, key senators say - USA Today

Key senators said Monday that a deal to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown may be close, signaling potential movement toward resolving the funding impasse. The DHS shutdown has created operational challenges for the agency responsible for border security, immigration enforcement, and disaster response. A resolution would restore full funding and staffing to the department after a lapse in appropriations forced reduced operations. The senators' comments suggest bipartisan negotiations are underway, though no final agreement has been announced. The outcome will affect hundreds of thousands of federal employees and the agency's ability to carry out critical national security functions.