House Dems Vote To Continue DHS Shutdown As Senate Blocks Funding Again

The shutdown now stretches into a fourth week, with little sign of a breakthrough. Democrats continue to push for tighter warrant standards, unmasking requirements for ICE and CBP agents, and additional operational constraints.

Meanwhile, Republicans warn that prolonged dysfunction at DHS could leave the nation exposed at a time of elevated threat levels.

“At some point, something bad is going to happen,” Thune said.