As Congress approaches a critical deadline for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, lawmakers find themselves in a standoff over proposed reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Senator John Fetterman has expressed his expectation of a potential DHS shutdown, emphasizing that negotiations are not progressing. House Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, are demanding significant changes to ICE operations before agreeing to any funding deal, outlining ten specific demands that have drawn sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers. While Democrats threaten to block the funding bill if demands are not met, Republicans are reportedly open to negotiations, albeit with skepticism about the viability of reaching an agreement in time. With just days remaining and talks stalled, prospects for a deal appear dim, heightening the risk of another government shutdown.