It’s Shutdown Week Once Again

Punchbowl News: “Funding for the Department of Homeland Security runs out on Friday. Just like any good shutdown deadline, this one is bumping up against the weeklong Presidents Day recess. You’ll hear a lot of threats in the coming days about canceling the recess, nixing overseas congressional delegation trips and keeping both chambers in for the weekend.l

“The House and Senate return tonight, which gives lawmakers just a few days to sort out this unusual situation. Only one federal agency is under threat of a shutdown, but it’s a massive department with more than 260,000 employees. Meaning this is a big problem.”