The U.S. Capitol viewed from the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial park in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 9, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security has lapsed, triggering a shutdown of the agency after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a deal on immigration law enforcement in negotiations that have involved the White House.
The Feb. 14 lapse in appropriations came after senators departed Washington on Feb. 12 following final votes. With no agreement in sight, the lawmakers are not set to return until Feb. 23.
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