DHS shutdown continues amid war

The ongoing DHS shutdown has entered its second month, with Senate Republicans attempting to bypass Democrats to fund ICE and Border Patrol through reconciliation.

The stalemate is complicating the government's response to the war in Iran and the resulting energy crisis.

Top officials have expressed frustration over the lack of long-term certainty for agencies managing critical infrastructure and border security.

The situation has become a key political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections, with both parties blaming each other for the lapse in funding.