US Homeland Security Shutdown Begins
Analysis based on 17 articles · First reported Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated Feb 14, 2026
The shutdown of the United States===United States Department of Homeland Security is expected to cause disruptions in air travel, particularly due to United States===Transportation Security Administration officers working without pay, potentially leading to long security lines. This event reflects ongoing political gridlock in the United States, which can create uncertainty for financial markets.
A partial shutdown of the United States federal government has gone into effect, specifically impacting the United States===United States Department of Homeland Security. Funding for the department expired after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on new restrictions for President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda. This shutdown affects agencies like the United States===Transportation Security Administration, whose officers are required to work without pay. While mass flight cancellations are less likely than in previous shutdowns, experts warn of potential disruptions to air travel, including long security lines, if the shutdown persists. The event highlights the ongoing political tensions between the White House and Democrats over immigration policies.
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