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Funding for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to lapse this weekend after Senate Democrats rejected Republican proposals, Fox News reported.

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The lapse would affect DHS only, as roughly 97% of the federal government is already funded through the end of FY2026.Key agencies under DHS would be impacted: The lapse would begin at 12:01 a.m. Feb. 14, affecting only DHS operations, according to Fox News.

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© AP Photo / Julia Demaree NikhinsonHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference at Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Washington© AP Photo / Julia Demaree Nikhinson

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