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The country is facing a partial shutdown this weekend if lawmakers can't find a deal over a DHS funding measure.
Senate Democrats say Republicans have agreed to separate DHS funding from a package of five other appropriations bills that have already passed the House but have not yet cleared the Senate.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to fund the DHS for two weeks, as lawmakers try to pass the spending package by Friday to avoid a partial shutdown.
Are we heading toward another government shutdown this week? Here's the latest updates on a Senate vote on spending bills including ICE funding.
Almost 11% of lawmakers are looking to make a change after the 2026 midterm elections, with several in both chambers either retiring or seeking higher office. The House received its first departure on Jan.
Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown if Republicans and the White House do not agree to new restrictions on President Donald Trump's surge of immigration enforcement.
An Iowa House-passed bill bans eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines. But the Senate Majority Leader is changing it to include his proposal.