White House backs appropriations package with DHS funding
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said policy discussions over Minnesota shouldn't block government funding approval.
www.politico.comHere’s a quick update on DHS funding based on the latest publicly reported developments.
- A broad federal funding package including DHS was advancing in Congress in late January 2026, with White House backing and ongoing negotiations to complete all six annual appropriations bills before potential funding deadlines. These reports noted debates over immigration enforcement provisions connected to DHS funding, and the need to reach bipartisan agreement to avoid a shutdown.[1][2]
- By late January and into February 2026, there were ongoing discussions about temporary extensions and the risk of a partial government shutdown related to DHS funding, as lawmakers sought to resolve policy conditions around ICE and related immigration enforcement. Some outlets indicated that DHS funding remained a central sticking point in a larger spending package.[4][5]
- In March 2026, coverage suggested that DHS funding remained contentious in the House and would likely require further negotiations or an alternative funding arrangement to avert a shutdown, with some reports indicating attempts to separate or adjust DHS allocations within the broader package.[7][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current official statements or summarize the latest Congressional actions (votes, committee marks, or White House remarks) and include direct citations. I can also provide a concise timeline of key DHS funding milestones from this year.