Vacationing lawmakers point fingers as DHS shutdown reaches 44 days
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached its 44th day, becoming the longest government shutdown in U.S. history amid political finger-pointing and calls for lawmakers to return.
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown entered its 44th day, making it the longest government shutdown in American history. Vacationing lawmakers have traded blame over the impasse while former President Donald Trump has urged they return to address the crisis.