The Daily Punch Will Congress get a DHS deal?
Feb 9, 2026
They break down the looming DHS funding deadline and shutdown risk with possible Senate stopgap strategies. Listeners hear about House priorities this week, from a controversial legislation package to quirky measures like a commemorative coin. A heated clash over depositions involving the Clintons gets covered, along with new documents tying Ghislaine Maxwell to the Clinton Global Initiative. Polling trends for 2026 are also discussed.
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Short Timeline Makes DHS Deal Unlikely
- A Friday deadline makes a DHS funding deal unlikely to clear both chambers in time.
- Senate leaders would likely need to originate a short-term DHS fix to avoid a lapse.
Act Fast Or Risk A Shutdown
- Move quickly to show progress by Thursday if you want any chance of passage before recess.
- Senate procedural leaders must act today to put a short-term DHS bill on the floor.
ICE Carve-Out Talk Lacks Traction
- Republicans are considering carving out ICE from DHS funding to pass core operations.
- That split is politically appealing but appears unlikely to become law this week.