C-SPAN coverage centered on a funding lapse affecting the Department of Homeland Security, executive branch messaging on election security, Senate floor statements, and congressional participation in international security forums.

Lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a Homeland Security funding bill before the statutory deadline, resulting in a partial government shutdown affecting DHS agencies. The lapse marked the third shutdown of the year and underscored how policy disputes can interrupt core appropriations functions of Congress.

At a Department of Homeland Security press conference, Secretary Kristi Noem addressed election security and emphasized coordination with state and local partners. The briefing reflected executive branch efforts to signal operational continuity and institutional priorities amid funding uncertainty.

During a pro forma Senate session, Majority Leader John Thune delivered floor remarks criticizing political positioning around homeland security funding. Although no vote occurred, the statement functioned as public legislative signaling during a procedural session.

C-SPAN also aired portions of the Munich Security Conference, where U.S. lawmakers engaged in discussions on global security and trade. Their participation highlighted congressional involvement in international policy forums beyond formal Capitol Hill proceedings.