DHS Shutdown Stretches Past 60 Days

The shutdown, the longest in the department’s history, has severely impacted operations ranging from airport security to border enforcement.

Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that funds to pay TSA and CBP workers will be completely exhausted within weeks, potentially leading to widespread walkouts.

Senate Republicans are attempting to use a budget reconciliation process to bypass Democratic opposition and secure funding.

However, the inclusion of controversial immigration reforms has further complicated negotiations.

Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are struggling to find alternative employment as the impact of the closure lingers.