Source: Fox News
Summary
The ongoing government shutdown over Homeland Security funding could impact security planning for the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in the US, Canada, and Mexico this summer. Congressional Republicans warn that the shutdown could disrupt preparations in host cities, while Democrats argue that the Trump administration is not moving forward with urgency. The Department of Homeland Security, responsible for securing host cities, has been shuttered for two weeks.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Lawmakers discuss the potential impact of the shutdown on World Cup preparations.
Senators from both parties express concerns and assign blame.
The Department of Homeland Security remains shuttered.
Local officials prepare for an influx of fans from around the world.
The shutdown becomes a backdrop for familiar partisan arguments.
Author: Evan Null
