DHS Shutdown Hits Record, Workers Suffer
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U.S. Government Shutdown Hits 43 Days: Funding Dispute Over Immigration Enforcement
The U.S. government shutdown has reached a record-breaking 43 days, with no end in sight. The core issue revolves around funding for immigration enforcement agencies like ICE and Customs and Border Protection. House Republicans passed a bill to fund the department for eight weeks, but Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, have rejected it, demanding reforms before signing off. President Trump accused Democrats of forcing the shutdown to defund police and reopen borders. The shutdown is causing significant hardship for federal workers, with thousands, including TSA officers, working without pay, leading to airport security backups nationwide. With no deal brewing and the Senate in recess, the shutdown looks set to break records while everyday operations grind slower. Lawmakers must find common ground before it spirals further.
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