DHS funding crisis looms

The ongoing impasse in Congress has pushed the DHS to a 'breaking point,' with thousands of Border Patrol and ICE agents currently working without pay.

Senate Republicans have advanced a $70 billion funding plan, but the measure faces significant opposition from Democrats over a lack of oversight and human rights guardrails.

The shutdown has already caused major disruptions at airports and border crossings, and a total exhaustion of funds could lead to a complete collapse of immigration enforcement operations.

As the deadline nears, both parties are trading blame for the record-long government shutdown.