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EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 31 MIN

From Washington: The DHS Shutdown Battle & The Democrats' ICE Reform Demands

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Every government agency except the Department of Homeland Security is funded through the end of the fiscal year. House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, say they will not support a spending bill to keep DHS open beyond next week unless it includes new restrictions on immigration enforcement. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss the high-stakes political standoff over DHS funding and what Democrats are demanding regarding ICE reforms.Plus, Former Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf joins to discuss the apparent breakthrough in Minnesota, and the unprecedented cooperation between local  officials and federal immigration enforcement officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every government agency except the Department of Homeland Security is funded through the end of the fiscal year. House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, say they will not support a spending bill to keep DHS open beyond next week unless it includes new restrictions on immigration enforcement. FOX News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram joins to discuss the high-stakes political standoff over DHS funding and what Democrats are demanding regarding ICE reforms.Plus, Former Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf joins to discuss the apparent breakthrough in Minnesota, and the unprecedented cooperation between local  officials and federal immigration enforcement officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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