Did anyone even notice? Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding

[1srelluc]

MSN

Seems the dems partially shut the .gov down again to protect illegals and I didn't even notice it!

Huh, must not be all that important.

I assume they are still collecting taxes.

 

[Blaster]

LOL

 

[Eman623]

I was up all night tossing and turning over the shutdown. I had to take my distraught and sobbing daughter aside and try to calm her down. I reassured her it would be okay and someday we'd get though this national nightmare.

Just kidding. No one noticed. No one cares.

 

[1srelluc]

I was up all night tossing and turning over the shutdown. I had to take my distraught and sobbing daughter aside and try to calm her down. I reassured her it would be okay and someday we'd get though this national nightmare.

Just kidding. No one noticed. No one cares.

I'm not even joking, till someone mentioned a museum closure this morning I had completely forgot about it.

 

[toomuchtime_]

MSN

Seems the dems partially shut the .gov down again to protect illegals and I didn't even notice it!

Huh, must not be all that important.

I assume they are still collecting taxes.

This is just more Dem theater. Funding for DHS is provided for 3 more years by the "big beautiful bill" so if the Democrats do shut down the government, DHS will still be funded.

 

[airplanemechanic]

This is just more Dem theater. Funding for DHS is provided for 3 more years by the "big beautiful bill" so if the Democrats do shut down the government, DHS will still be funded.

I don't think so. I think the funding for ICE is provided in the BBB they passed, but not DHS.

 

[toomuchtime_]

I don't think so. I think the funding for ICE is provided in the BBB they passed, but not DHS.

AI Overview
Based on reports from early 2026, the legislative package frequently referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (enacted around July 2025) included significant, multi-year funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically targeting border security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

However, the assertion that DHS funding is fully "guaranteed" for the next 3 years is complex, as it is currently subject to intense political debate and a potential partial government shutdown.

Here is the breakdown of the situation as of February 2, 2026:
"One Big Beautiful Bill" Funding: The legislation passed last summer allocated approximately $75 billion to $190 billion in funding for DHS and its components, including significant funding for ICE that was intended to last for multiple years.
Partial Shutdown Situation (Jan/Feb 2026): Despite the long-term funding mentioned above, Congress struggled to pass the FY2026 appropriations bill, leading to a partial government shutdown in late January/early February 2026.

DHS Split from Package: To avoid a full government shutdown, lawmakers separated the DHS funding from a larger, bipartisan spending bill, placing DHS under a short-term, two-week stopgap extension.
Political Conflict: Democrats have voiced strong opposition to the funding allocations for ICE and have demanded policy reforms to immigration enforcement in exchange for approving long-term funding.

Conclusion:

While significant funding was approved last summer (the "Big Beautiful Bill"), the immediate, annual funding for DHS in 2026 is currently in limbo due to a shutdown, meaning that while money exists in that bill, its release and the overall 3-year funding picture are being heavily contested in Congress.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

MSN

Seems the dems partially shut the .gov down again to protect illegals and I didn't even notice it!

Huh, must not be all that important.

I assume they are still collecting taxes.

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Did they?

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