DHS shutdown reaches day 45

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding battle has officially become the longest partial shutdown in U.S. history, entering its 45th day. While the House approved a two-month stopgap spending plan Friday, Senate Democrats signaled they may object to the motion during today’s "pro forma" session. Meanwhile, Corey Lewandowski has departed his role as a DHS adviser following the firing of Kristi Noem. To manage staffing shortages, ICE agents remain stationed at airports to assist TSA as workers await backpay promised by a recent executive order.