One month later, White House and Democrats no closer to ending the DHS shutdown - Politico

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March 13, 2026
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White House and Democrats remain deadlocked over DHS shutdown after one month.

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The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has continued for one month with no resolution between the White House and congressional Democrats. The impasse persists despite ongoing discussions, leaving the department without funding. The prolonged shutdown affects DHS operations and employee paychecks while both sides remain deadlocked on terms for reopening the agency.

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