Source: Fox News
Summary
Senator John Fetterman has expressed concern that the ongoing funding standoff is impacting airport security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Senate advanced a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, excluding funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The House of Representatives rejected the bill and proposed its own package to extend DHS funding at current levels for two months. Fetterman warned that security preparations are “significantly behind” and urged lawmakers to end the shutdown. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen 366 officers leave the force due to the shutdown, causing long waits at airports.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Senate’s bill didn’t include funding for ICE, but also didn’t include the Democrats’ desired reforms. The House rejected the bill, and instead proposed its own package to extend DHS funding. Fetterman’s comments came as the Senate advanced the bill. The TSA has seen a significant number of officers leave the force due to the shutdown. The FIFA World Cup is just three months away, and the TSA warned that travel security would take time to recover even if the shutdown is resolved.
The sequence of events has become a familiar routine.
Author: Evan Null
