Limited government shutdown likely to linger for at least 10 days as Congress takes break

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edward HelmoreFebruary 14, 2026 at 03:57 PM

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A limited US government shutdown began on Saturday, affecting approximately 13% of the federal civilian workforce, primarily within the Department of Homeland Security. The shutdown, impacting agencies like the TSA, stems from a disagreement between the White House and Democrats in Congress over new restrictions on federal immigration agents, following recent fatal shootings. Democrats are demanding agents operate without face masks and obtain judicial warrants for home arrests. With lawmakers now on a 10-day break, the shutdown is expected to last at least that long, though negotiations are expected to continue. While ICE and CBP operations are not halted, travelers may experience airport delays, and prolonged funding stoppage could affect disaster relief and immigration enforcement.

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