Government funding remained stalled and negotiations over immigration enforcement were at a standstill as of February 15, 2026, leading to a partial government shutdown, according to CBS News. Disputes over President Trump's deportation policy were the primary cause of the impasse, leaving agencies like the Department of Homeland Security in limbo.
Speaking on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," White House border czar Tom Homan addressed the challenges faced by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Homan acknowledged that he did not like the masks worn by ICE officers but stated they were necessary for protection. He cited a surge in threats and assaults against ICE officers, with assaults increasing by 1,500 and threats by 8,000, although neither Homan nor the Department of Homeland Security provided a timeframe or source for these figures, according to CBS News.
Meanwhile, the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, continued. The 84-year-old was reportedly kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1, 2026, according to ABC News. The FBI released photos and videos of an armed person wearing a mask near her home, appearing to tamper with a security camera. FBI Director Kash Patel released a surveillance photo on February 10, 2026, showing a potential subject in the investigation.
In other news, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie expressed his disapproval of Attorney General Pam Bondi's conduct regarding the Department of Justice's release of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Massie stated he did not have confidence in Bondi, citing her performance during a combative hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. "She came with a book full of insults, one for each congressperson. She obviously had one for me," Massie told ABC News.
In a separate development, the Department of War transported a next-generation nuclear reactor from California to Utah, as reported by Fox News. This move was part of President Trump's executive order to modernize America's nuclear energy infrastructure and strengthen national security. The reactor was flown from March Air Reserve Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah and was expected to be transported to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab in Orangeville for testing and evaluation.
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