With just over a week left before a critical February 13 deadline, U.S. Congress is locked in high-stakes negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Funding for vital agencies — including TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and Secret Service — could lapse if Republicans and Democrats fail to reach a bipartisan deal. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned of “grave repercussions” for DHS operations and for Americans served by these agencies. The standoff also includes disputes over immigration enforcement policy and reforms, with Democratic leadership pushing for changes to ICE practices that the White House considers nonstarters, further complicating talks.

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