The February 13 deadline set by last week’s continuing resolution (CR) to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to lapse tonight without a new spending agreement from Congress. Without a final bill or new CR, DHS is expected to shut down until a deal can be reached. Because Congress goes into a scheduled recess next week, it is unclear when a new agreement will be finalized. While DHS is the only federal agency impacted by the shutdown -as all other agencies are funded through September 30, 2026- the political and on-the-ground tensions continue to unfold. Depending on the length of the shutdown, air travel could be impacted, as the Transportation Security Administration, which handles airport security, is funded through the bill.