Government shutdown drags on as Dems demand ICE reforms, House GOP holds slim majority

February 3, 2026, 1:09 AM EST
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WASHINGTON, DC (Fox News) — The government shutdown continues as Democrats block a multi-bill spending plan over concerns about ICE.

## House Democrats Struggle to Align with Senate Plan
Many House Democrats opposed the Senate-passed funding plan, causing uncertainty about reopening the government.

## Democrats Divided on Funding Deal
Moderate Democrats want to end the shutdown, while progressives demand concrete ICE reforms before supporting any funding bill.

## House Faces Hurdle in Approving Rule
Republicans may face challenges passing the procedural rule needed to debate and vote on the bill.

## Bipartisan Agreement on ICE Reforms
Both parties agree that ICE reforms are necessary, but the deadline to fund DHS looms on Friday the 13th.

President Trump urges a bipartisan solution to end the shutdown before the deadline.

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