As negotiations stall between Republicans and Democrats over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a partial government shutdown looms on the horizon. DHS officials are warning about the impacts of the impending shutdown, which could disrupt services across various agencies including FEMA, the Coast Guard, and immigration courts. Lawmakers are currently locked in a standoff over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding and proposed reforms. Democrats are pushing for limits on ICE operations while Republicans urge former President Trump to resist further concessions. With a deadline approaching, both sides appear to be far apart on key issues, leaving federal employees and the public anxious about potential furloughs and service disruptions. Advocates express concerns over the effectiveness of Democratic proposals to rein in ICE, while some officials appeal for bipartisan cooperation to avoid further delays in pay and service continuity during a shutdown.