Limited government shutdown likely to linger for at least 10 days as Congress takes break
13% of federal civilian workforce is affected, although DHS – which spurred budget standoff – remains fundedA limited US government shutdown came into effect on Saturday – the third of Donald Trump’s second term – after negotiations between the White House and Democrats in Congress failed...
<p>13% of federal civilian workforce is affected, although DHS – which spurred budget standoff – remains funded</p><p>A limited US government shutdown came into effect on Saturday – the third of Donald Trump’s second term – after negotiations between the White House and Democrats in Congress failed to agree on new restrictions for federal immigration agents.</p><p>The shutdown affects about 13% of the federal civilian workforce and is confined to agencies under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which screens airline passengers.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/14/limited-government-shutdown-congress">Continue reading...</a>
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