Former acting DHS secretary blasts Democrats’ shutdown threat over DHS funding

January 25, 2026, 11:56 AM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking DHS funding amid fallout from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.

## Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding
Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, plan to vote against a bipartisan bill funding DHS after the Minneapolis shooting, increasing the risk of a government shutdown.

## Potential Government Shutdown
Wolf warns that a partial shutdown could impact ICE and Border Patrol agents but would not stop them from carrying out their mission.

## Impact of Government Shutdown
If the government shuts down, most agents will continue their work on a continuing resolution to ensure national security.

Fox News’ Alex Miller and Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.

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