Negotiations to end partial government shutdown at standstill

Lawmakers in Washington entered Day 4 of a partial government shutdown on Tuesday as negotiations to fund the Homeland Security Department remained deadlocked, with Democrats refusing to approve the budget without changes to immigration enforcement policies, according to CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion. The impasse has left federal agencies without full funding and threatens to extend the shutdown indefinitely, with no clear resolution in sight despite ongoing negotiations. Homeland Security, which oversees border security, immigration enforcement, and counterterrorism efforts, has been particularly affected by the funding dispute, potentially impacting critical national security operations. As the political stalemate continues, federal employees face uncertainty about their paychecks and essential services may begin to feel the effects of the prolonged funding lapse.