DHS Shutdown Strains World Cup Prep, Officials Warn Senators
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The ongoing DHS funding lapse is hindering preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, slowing coordination with state and local authorities and leading to hundreds of unpaid TSA officers leaving. At a Senate hearing, officials warned of drones, cyber threats, and other security challenges while stressing readiness, even as lawmakers caution that visa/travel dynamics and Trump-era rhetoric could dampen attendance and economic benefits for host communities.
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