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DHS funding fight reaches day 37 as Senate meets

Mar 23rd 2026 · United States

Senate met Sunday but Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, extending the partial shutdown.

  • Partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is in its 37th day.
  • The Senate was in session Sunday but produced no funding agreement.
  • Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on terms to fund DHS.
  • No timeline for resolution as lawmakers continue to exchange blame.