Over 100,000 government employees have gone a month without pay due to DHS shutdown

"The closure is beginning to have visible consequences for citizens as reserve funds run out. More than 100,000 essential employees in intelligence services and TSA are working without pay."

"The disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over a law that would set limits on the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has left DHS funding on hold for 34 days."

"Markwayne Mullin is on the verge of taking the helm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which has faced the most criticism over the past year due to aggressive immigration policies."

Political disagreements between Republicans and Democrats regarding the limitations on ICE and Border Patrol have resulted in a funding shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security since February 14. Over 100,000 essential employees, including those in TSA and emergency services, are working without pay. Markwayne Mullin is poised to lead DHS, which has faced criticism for aggressive immigration policies. The lack of a funding solution continues as Democrats refuse to release funds without legislative oversight of ICE, leaving the situation unresolved for 34 days.

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