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politics1 day ago•27 min saved

Senate standoff keeps DHS funding in limbo as shutdown drags on

Democrats in the Senate blocked advancing the House-passed DHS funding bill for a second time, extending a partial government shutdown that began Feb. 14. With the measure needing 60 votes, talks appear stalled as Democrats demand changes to immigration enforcement (including warrants for private-property searches, independent investigations, and other guardrails) before funding is approved. The impasse leaves agencies like TSA and the Coast Guard operating under a continuing resolution, while President Trump pushes for a reopening during the State of the Union and aides describe negotiations as informal and unlikely to yield a deal this week.

via Politico|

#funding #government-shutdown #homeland-security

politics1 day ago•4 min saved

Senate Fails to Move DHS Funding as ICE Reform Talks Stall

The Senate couldn’t advance a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security in a 50–45 vote, extending a partial government shutdown with no clear end in sight as negotiators remain far apart on reforms to ICE and CBP. Democrats demand broad changes—warrants for arrests, independent investigations, and banning agents from sensitive locations—while Republicans and the White House have shown little movement. The lapse threatens DHS operations beyond FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard, with pay disruptions and actions like TSA PreCheck paused as talks continue.

via CBS News|

#dhs-funding #government-shutdown #ice-reform

politics1 day ago•26 min saved

DHS Shutdown Stalemate Drags On as SOTU Approaches

Amid a partial government shutdown, Senate Democrats blocked a second House-passed DHS funding bill, signaling stalled talks as President Trump prepares to press for a DHS reopening during the State of the Union. The day also features a House fight over aviation-safety legislation (ROTOR Act) and a competing plan (ALERT Act), a briefing on Iran ahead of the SOTU, and other Capitol-side developments (Gonzales resignation questions, Spanberger policy retreat).

via Politico|

#aviation-safety #government-shutdown #immigration

politics2 days ago•4 min saved

TSA PreCheck stays active amid DHS funding standoff

Amid a partial government shutdown over funding, the TSA says its PreCheck program will stay operational and be adjusted case-by-case as staffing allows, with travelers reporting normal security lines; it was unclear whether Global Entry would be affected.

via WRAL|

#airport-security #dhs #global-entry

politics3 days ago•4 min saved

Global Entry halted as partial shutdown lingers; PreCheck remains operational

The Department of Homeland Security will suspend the Global Entry program for the duration of the partial government shutdown, while TSA PreCheck remains open after earlier plans to shut it down were dropped. DHS will adjust operations on a case-by-case basis due to staffing limits. The move comes as a major East Coast winter storm causes flight disruptions, with reports of longer lines at some airports and travel industry criticism of the shutdown’s impact on travelers.

via PBS|

#airports #global-entry #government-shutdown

politics3 days ago•3 min saved

Partial Shutdown Pauses TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, Airports Jaw-Tighten Lanes

A partial federal shutdown prompted DHS to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, with TSA saying operations will be evaluated case-by-case as staffing allows. Some airports diverted PreCheck lanes while others reported continued operation, creating travel confusion. Travelers with active memberships can still fly using standard security lines, and residents outside the PreCheck/Global Entry lanes must wait until funding is secured for a full reopening of the programs.

via Business Insider|

#airports #global-entry #government-shutdown

business3 days ago•3 min saved

TSA PreCheck Stays Open as DHS Pauses Programs During Shutdown

TSA says PreCheck lanes remain operational even as DHS pauses the PreCheck and Global Entry programs during the partial government shutdown, with courtesy escorts suspended to focus on security; the move coincides with a looming Northeast winter storm and ongoing flight disruptions, drawing criticism from Airlines for America.

via CNBC|

#airlines #business #global-entry

politics3 days ago•2 min saved

US DHS suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as partial shutdown drags on

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will suspend the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs as part of a partial government shutdown, starting at 6 a.m. ET Sunday, pausing expedited security and customs for travelers while prioritizing the general traveling public; airlines criticized the short notice, and lawmakers warned of travel headaches and costs seen in past shutdowns.

via The Guardian|

#dhs #global-entry #government-shutdown

business5 days ago•2 min saved

US GDP slows to 1.4% in Q4 2025 as shutdown drags growth

US GDP rose at a 1.4% annualized rate in Q4 2025, undershooting economists’ expectations of about 3%, as disruptions from the government shutdown and softer consumer spending weighed on growth. The CBO estimated the shutdown shaved roughly 1.5 percentage points from Q4 GDP, with most lost output expected to be recovered. AI-related investment and tax cuts are seen as supports for activity later in the year, even as the economy remains uneven and inflation pressures persist.

via The Guardian|

#ai-investment #business #consumer-spending

business5 days ago•16 min saved

US growth cools to 1.4% in Q4 as shutdown and consumer pullback bite

The U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, a softer pace than expected, as a federal government shutdown and a pullback in consumer spending weighed on growth and tempered expectations for the year ahead.

via AP News|

#business #consumer-spending #economy

politics8 days ago•10 min saved

DHS funding stalemate keeps partial government shutdown in place

Democrats and the White House remain deadlocked on funding the Department of Homeland Security tied to immigration‑oversight demands, triggering a partial shutdown that halts funding for several DHS agencies while allowing ICE and CBP to continue largely due to prior funding; with Congress on recess and no compromise in sight, the broader political story—and other headlines such as Gaza reconstruction pledges and Iran–US talks—continue to unfold.

via AP News|

#dhs #federal-agencies #funding

politics10 days ago•3 min saved

Homeland Security Shutdown Tests Continuity Amid Stalemate

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security has lapsed amid a partisan dispute over Democrats’ demands to curb immigration enforcement, but most DHS operations continue with essential workers on duty. ICE and CBP are expected to operate with little disruption, TSA workers remain largely on the job, and FEMA staff—about 85%—will work without pay, potentially growing strains over time. The standoff centers on Senate votes and policy concessions: Democrats want warrants, visible identification, limits on face coverings, stricter use-of-force and training rules, and an end to roving patrols, while Republicans warn against burdensome safeguards and seek broader restrictions on sanctuary jurisdictions. Travelers could face delays as the situation unfolds, though air traffic control funding was already secured for now.

via The New York Times|

#fema #government-shutdown #homeland-security

politics10 days ago•9 min saved

Jeffries presses for bold ICE reforms to reopen government; eyes 2026 House gains

In a Feb. 15, 2026 Face the Nation interview, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries demands dramatic ICE/DHS reforms—warrants, body cameras, independent investigations, and protections for sensitive locations—before DHS funding moves, while arguing for accountability and signaling optimism about Democrats regaining the House through district‑by‑district wins; he also discusses congressional oversight and transparency on national security planning amid ongoing shutdown negotiations.

via CBS News|

#dhs-funding #government-shutdown #house-of-representatives

travel11 days ago•16 min saved

TSA Keeps Security Lines Open Despite DHS Shutdown

During a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, TSA agents are showing up to work at U.S. airports without pay, keeping security screenings running as travelers contend with lines and delays.

via AP News|

#airports #government-shutdown #security

politics15 days ago•6 min saved

Dems press for concrete ICE reforms as DHS funding hangs in balance

Democratic leaders rejected the White House's latest ICE reforms proposal as incomplete and demanded stricter oversight—judicial warrants, clearer officer identification, tighter use-of-force rules, and an end to racial profiling—before approving Homeland Security funding, with a Feb. 13 deadline looming and a risk of a partial shutdown as negotiations continue.

via cbsnews.com|

#body-worn-cameras #dhs-funding #government-shutdown