13% of federal civilian workforce is affected, although DHS – which spurred budget standoff – remains funded
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.
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.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/14/limited-government-shutdown-congress
Author : Edward Helmore
Publish date : 2026-02-14 14:57:00
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