DHS Faces Partial Shutdown After Deadline
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 14, 2026, 12:00 IST | Updated: Feb 14, 2026, 12:00 IST
The US government has ordered a shutdown of the department of homeland security after congress failed to extend its funding before the midnight deadline. It’s the third partial lapse this session, and it could have real impacts at airports, disaster response agencies, and other critical operations.
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