Iran conflict fails to move Democrats in DHS shutdown fight

The Hill
by Al Weaver
March 4, 2026
Iran conflict fails to move Democrats in DHS shutdown fight
Centrist Democrats in the Senate are showing little appetite to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the partial shutdown, despite Republicans trying to ramp up the pressure as the U.S. escalates its conflict with Iran. Talks between the White House and Democratic negotiators have made little progress in recent weeks as Democrats…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/4/2026