🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially run out of money and will shut down tonight after politicians failed to reach an agreement on immigration funding. ⚠️ Due to the funding deadlock in Congress, the agency is being forced into a sudden and total shutdown of activities — halting key operations immediately. 🤯 What does this mean for border control, airport security, and national safety? 👉 Click the link now to read the full story and see what happens next.

🚨 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down After Funding Talks Collapse

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially begun a shutdown after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding before the latest deadline, leaving the agency without money to operate many of its programs. The shutdown started at midnight Eastern Time as funding from lawmakers expired — marking the third major shutdown tied to budget disputes this year. �

🔥 Why It Happened

Funding talks collapsed after lawmakers in the Senate failed to pass a spending bill that would keep DHS funded. Democrats refused to support the measure without adding new restrictions and oversight on immigration enforcement, a response to high-profile incidents in cities like Minneapolis where federal agents were involved in fatal shootings. Republicans opposed the proposed changes, saying they would hinder border security. �

Despite ongoing negotiations, Congress has now gone into recess for about 10 days, making it unlikely that the shutdown will end quickly. �

🧠 What’s Still Running

Not all DHS functions have stopped. Certain parts of the agency continue operating even without funding:

Immigration and border enforcement (such as Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement) still have funding from a previous bill, meaning those operations continue. �

Many roles deemed “essential” will remain active. This includes jobs related to public safety and national security. �

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However, most of these essential workers — including TSA officers and some cybersecurity staff — will be working without pay until funding is restored.

✈️ Airport Security and Travel Effects

One of the most visible parts of the shutdown will be at airports, where the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is still required to operate but employees won’t be paid until the budget impasse is resolved. Past shutdowns have shown that this can lead to higher absenteeism and longer security wait times if the situation continues. �

Travel experts are urging passengers to arrive early and be patient, especially at major U.S. airports, as staffing pressures could affect normal airport operations.

🌀 Other Areas Likely Impacted

In addition to airport security:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may see delays in long-term disaster responses and support because planning and grant approvals can slow down when funding is absent.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will still operate, but prolonged uncertainty could affect coordination with states and critical infrastructure partners. �

The Coast Guard stays operational for safety and rescue missions, but some non-critical activities might be suspended. �

⚖️ Political Fallout

Both sides of the political divide are blaming each other:

Republicans argue the shutdown puts national security at risk and claim Democrats are using reforms as leverage. �

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Democrats insist that changes to immigration enforcement policy are necessary and won’t approve funding without them. �

Senators from both parties remain in a deadlock, and with lawmakers out of Washington until after the recess, there’s no clear plan yet to end the shutdown. �

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