DHS funding fight drives Senate scramble to avoid government shutdown

[Politics](https://www.foxnews.com/politics) DHS funding fight drives Senate scramble to avoid government shutdown Senate majority leader expresses optimism, despite DHS funding bill creating major hurdle in spending negotiations By [Alex Miller](//www.foxnews.com/person/m/alex-miller) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 14, 2026 10:18am EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/14) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387610907112) #### [McCarthy warns of another 'Seinfeld shutdown' as funding fight looms](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387610907112) Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins 'America’s Newsroom' to discuss a potential government shutdown, the impact of protests on the midterm elections and the reaction to a former 'SNL' star’s criticisms about Rep. Jasmine Crockett. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! [The Senate](https://www.foxnews.com/category/politics/senate) is rumbling toward a likely su... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*