Government Shutdown
Rep. Adam Smith warns of costs and limited gains as Iran war drags on; DHS shutdown fight deepens
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As the U.S.-backed war involving Iran enters its second month, President Donald Trump has set an April 6 deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of attacks on Iranian power plants while also claiming talks are progressing—an assertion Iranian officials have publicly disputed. In a recent NPR interview, Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, argued the conflict risks widening and may not achieve its stated aims. He also discussed the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse that has left the agency partially shut down amid a standoff over immigration enforcement policy.
Senator Bernie Sanders was seen boarding a first-class flight from Reagan National Airport on Friday afternoon, shortly after the Senate passed a partial Department of Homeland Security funding bill that the House later rejected. President Donald Trump criticized the Senate measure, calling it inappropriate, as the partial shutdown extended into its record-breaking phase. The Senate has adjourned for a two-week recess with no plans to reconvene before April 13.
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The Senate passed a bipartisan bill early Friday to fund most Department of Homeland Security operations except ICE and Border Patrol, but House Republicans signaled they will reject it. President Donald Trump signed an executive order the same day to pay TSA agents affected by the ongoing partial shutdown. The move came as airport security lines lengthened due to unpaid workers calling out or quitting.
The Allied Pilots Association has urged Congress to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and pay TSA workers, warning of risks to aviation security. The statement highlights rising TSA officer absences and long security lines nationwide. Industry leaders echo concerns over unpaid staff and homeland safety.
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Airline executives are urging Congress to end a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse that began February 14, warning that unpaid TSA officers and rising staffing disruptions are contributing to long checkpoint lines as spring break travel ramps up.
Cryptocurrency prices rallied on February 14, 2026, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana posting gains amid a partial US government shutdown. The total market capitalization rose nearly 5% to $2.38 trillion, even as trading volumes declined. This rebound followed cooler US inflation data and inflows into spot ETFs.
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The Department of Homeland Security faces a partial shutdown starting Friday night as Congress failed to extend its funding amid disputes over immigration enforcement reforms. Democrats are demanding changes following recent incidents involving ICE and CBP agents, while Republicans criticize the proposals as excessive. Agencies like TSA and FEMA will be affected, though ICE remains funded separately.
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