A partial shutdown of the US federal government, triggered by a failure to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), began early Saturday morning, potentially leading to airport delays and travel disruptions, according to multiple reports. The shutdown, which comes after lawmakers failed to reach a deal, could also impact immigration enforcement and disaster relief efforts.
Travel groups and airlines, including Airlines for America, warned of potential disruptions. "Travellers and the US economy cannot afford to have essential TSA personnel working without pay," they said in a joint statement. The shutdown began at midnight (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.
Department officials stated that essential missions and functions would continue, with over 90 percent of employees required to work during the previous fall's government shutdown. However, many employees would be working without pay, potentially causing financial strain. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) saw a spike in resignations during previous shutdowns.
Meanwhile, in other news, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is facing increased scrutiny as the search for missing person Nancy Guthrie nears the two-week mark. According to Fox News, Nanos has been embroiled in controversy several times over the past decade. Sheriff Nanos, in an interview with Fox News, discussed the department's ongoing coordination with the FBI in the Guthrie case.
In international affairs, the rules-based world order "no longer exists," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned at the Munich Security Conference. He also admitted that "a deep divide has opened between Europe and the United States." The conference is taking place against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's actions, including threats to Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland.
In a separate incident, according to the New York Times, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were accused of menacing Minnesota protesters. Daniel Woo, a sound designer, followed an SUV associated with ICE agents, suspecting their intentions. The SUV eventually arrived in his neighborhood in Plymouth, Minnesota.
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