House Democrats are holding a virtual caucus call to discuss the ongoing DHS shutdown, now at 51 days and the longest in US history. The Senate passed a funding deal excluding ICE and CBP, but House Republicans rejected it, opting for a 60-day stopgap. The shutdown has led to TSA officer shortages and long airport wait times, with estimated economic losses at $2.5 billion. Democrats remain firm on their demands for DHS funding without ICE or CBP allocations.

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