Shutdown stalemate over ICE threatens service members, FEMA, TSA
By Fox News
January 30, 2026, 4:05 PM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — Democrats threaten DHS funding shutdown, potentially impacting airlines, military, and more.
Key Facts:
- Democrats walk away from bipartisan deal, risking shutdown on Feb. 1.
- Defense bill failure could affect service members’ pay.
- TSA employees could face paycheck delays like in past shutdown.
- Potential impact on Medicaid, Medicare services if HHS bill is not funded.
- Senate remains divided over DHS portion of spending package.
- Democrats demand changes to ICE policies following recent fatal shooting.

Caption: DHS Agents in Charlotte, N.C., on a mission. (Ryan Murphy/Getty Images)Conclusion:
Senate Republicans working through internal issues to avoid shutdown, aiming to finalize package and send to House. Rep. DesJarlais urges Democrats to seek policy changes without risking government shutdown.









