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politics14 hours ago•1 min saved

Disaster relief fund teeters as shutdown narrows federal support

FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund is nearing depletion as the federal government shutdown continues; with this week's disbursements, the fund would dip to just under $5 billion, and it faces a risk of hitting zero unless Congress reopens DHS and funds the department, since transferring BRIC funds is blocked by court orders. Democrats are tying replenishment to immigration-policy concessions, negotiations remain stalled, and relief efforts for recent storms continue amid the funding squeeze.

via Semafor|

#congress #dhs #disaster-relief-fund

politics16 hours ago•13 min saved

White House pitches new DHS funding as shutdown drags on

The White House sent a new DHS funding proposal to Democrats to end the partial DHS shutdown; FEMA has drained a large portion of its disaster-relief funds by disbursing more than $5 billion in one week, underscoring pressure in negotiations over immigration enforcement policy, as Republicans and Democrats exchange offers. The report also tracks Bill and Hillary Clinton’s Epstein-related depositions and Democrats’ push to outline an affordability agenda ahead of midterm elections.

via Politico|

#dhs-funding #fema #immigration-enforcement

world3 days ago•4 min saved

Shutdown Jeopardizes $625M World Cup Security Funds Ahead of 2026 Kickoff

A partial U.S. government shutdown has left $625 million in DHS security funding for 11 World Cup 2026 host cities unfunded, risking security planning and large fan events as kickoff nears. Local officials say they haven’t received the funds, forcing tough budgeting decisions and possibly canceling or scaling back fan festivals and related events in cities like Miami, Kansas City, and New Jersey. ICE funding remains intact, but the looming deadlines—roughly 100 days to kickoff and about a month to finalize fan fest plans—mean preparations could be severely affected without timely federal support.

via The Guardian|

#fan-festival #fema #funding

technology4 days ago•7 min saved

King of Meat Shuts Down on PS5, Full Refunds Arranged Ahead of April 2026 Closure

Amazon-published PS5 co-op live-service title King of Meat is being delisted and will shut down on April 9, 2026; players who bought it will receive full refunds in the coming weeks, with access to existing content until the servers go offline, as the game failed to attract a sizeable audience, mirroring other canceled Amazon game projects like New World.

via Push Square|

#king-of-meat #live-service #ps5

policy5 days ago•4 min saved

TSA PreCheck stays open amid funding stalemate, with case-by-case tweaks possible

TSA PreCheck remains operational during the partial government shutdown, with officials saying they will adjust operations on a case-by-case basis as staffing constraints arise; courtesy escorts for Members of Congress have been suspended. Travel lines appeared largely unchanged Sunday, though it’s unclear how Global Entry will be affected amid the funding fight and winter storm disruptions.

via WTOP|

#air-travel #global-entry #homeland-security

gaming7 days ago•10 min saved

Sony shuts down Bluepoint, casting shadow over PlayStation's remaster legacy

Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based studio behind Demon's Souls and other PlayStation remasters, has reportedly been shut down after a Sony business review, with roughly 70 staff laid off. Sony had acquired Bluepoint in 2021; the studio was previously working on a live-service God of War project that was canceled in 2025, signaling a shift away from the remaster-focused strategy.

via GameSpot|

#bluepoint-games #demons-souls #gaming

economy7 days ago•3 min saved

White House credits Trump agenda for 2025 growth, cites 43-day shutdown as GDP drag

The White House argues that 2025 GDP growth beat expectations due to President Trump’s policies, despite a 43‑day Democrat shutdown that economists warned would slow growth; agencies and economists cited warnings and projected continued acceleration into 2026.

via The White House (.gov)|

#economy #gdp #note-optional-extra

gaming8 days ago•6 min saved

Midsummer Studios closes after brief run, reveals glimpse of Burbank

Midsummer Studios, founded in May 2024 by veteran developers from Civilization, XCOM, and The Sims, announced it will shut down. Co-founder and creative director Jake Solomon shared a final look at the studio’s in-development game, Burbank, described as a “Life Sims + The Truman Show” concept with storytelling at its core. The team released pre-alpha footage and expressed pride in what they built, though no detailed reasons for the closure were provided.

via Gematsu|

#burbank #gaming #jake-solomon

gaming10 days ago•1 min saved

Warzone Mobile to Go Offline This Spring

Activision will shut down Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile on April 17, 2026, with servers going offline that day and current players able to play until then. The title had been flagged for delisting and received no new content since May 2025, while the broader Call of Duty ecosystem remains available on other platforms (including Call of Duty: Mobile with Battle Royale on mobile and Warzone on PC/console).

via Engadget|

#activision #call-of-duty #gaming

politics10 days ago•3 min saved

Dems press conditional DHS funding as shutdown drags on

Democrats sent a counteroffer to the White House and Republicans to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, tying funding to stricter immigration-enforcement rules—such as banning agents from masking their faces, mandating body cameras, requiring warrants for arrests, and ending roving patrols—after two weeks of stopgap funding expired. While essential DHS operations continue, the shutdown underscores a heated dispute over immigration policy, with the White House and Republicans offering their own counterproposal and negotiations ongoing.

via CNBC|

#dhs #funding #immigration

gaming10 days ago•6 min saved

Warzone Mobile to go offline in April after Activision cites underwhelming mobile-first reception

Activision Blizzard will shut down Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile on April 17, 2026, saying the mobile version did not meet its expectations for mobile‑first players; the game has not received new content since its app store removal in May 2025, guest accounts will no longer work, and players with unspent CoD points should spend them before the shutdown, while some unlockables can transfer to other Warzone titles and Activision accounts can still access other platforms.

via Eurogamer|

#activision-blizzard #call-of-duty #gaming

politics12 days ago•7 min saved

Funding lapse puts DHS oversight of immigration crackdown at risk

The partial government shutdown threatens DHS oversight as funding gaps force the inspector general to suspend about 85% of audits, evaluations and inspections. Eight active probes into the Trump-era immigration crackdown—including facial recognition use and alleged excessive force—could be delayed or halted. Democrats demand reforms (body cameras, ID numbers, transparency) before funding, but Republicans and the White House resist some provisions, likely leaving DHS unfunded for at least 10 days. With roughly 60% of the OIG workforce furloughed, ongoing investigations and oversight of agencies like ICE, CBP, and even cybersecurity reviews could be stymied, raising concerns about independence and accountability during the shutdown.

via Politico|

#dhs #immigrationenforcement #inspectorgeneral

politics12 days ago•15 min saved

DHS Oversight Gridlock Keeps Partial Shutdown in Limbo

Lawmakers remain entrenched in a dispute over DHS oversight, with no clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as the stalemate continues to affect budgeting and federal operations, including potential disruptions at airports, while leaders like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer push for a resolution.

via AP News|

#budget #congress #dhs

us-politics17 days ago•10 min saved

Democrats dismiss White House ICE offer as funding deadline looms

Democrats say the White House’s counterproposal on ICE is incomplete and lacks details or legislative text, failing to address demands for judicial warrants, clearer DHS officer identification, new use‑of‑force standards, and an end to racial profiling as a DHS funding deadline approaches and a potential partial government shutdown looms; the offer has not been publicly released and talks are continuing.

via The Guardian|

#dhs #funding #ice

politics18 days ago•8 min saved

White House digs in on warrants as DHS funding talks edge toward shutdown

Democrats push to require judicial warrants for federal immigration enforcement and impose other limits as part of a DHS funding overhaul, but the White House and many Republicans view the warrants demand as a nonstarter. With a Friday deadline looming, negotiators on both sides are weighing counteroffers and potential concessions, while warning a prolonged stalemate could trigger a partial government shutdown. The administration has signaled it won’t radicalize its position, even as talks continue and immigration hawks push for a firm stance.

via Politico|

#dhs #immigration #judicial-warrants