U.S. Ends Homeland Security Shutdown, Excludes ICE Funding
Congress ends a record 75-day DHS shutdown with a funding bill that excludes new money for ICE, impacting travel and trade policies relevant to Asia.
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U.S. Airport Staffing Crisis Intensifies as ICE Agents Deployed Amid TSA Exodus
U.S. airports face historic delays as TSA staffing shortages prompt ICE agent deployments amid ongoing government shutdown impacts.
US Senate Democrats Block GOP DHS Funding Plan Amid Shutdown
US Senate Democrats reject Republican DHS funding proposal amid ongoing government shutdown, seeking ICE reforms as negotiations stall.
US Deploys ICE Agents to Ease Airport Staffing Shortages in 2026
US deploys federal immigration agents to airports amid staffing shortages during the 2026 government shutdown, aiming to reduce traveler delays.
Winter Storm Disrupts U.S. Travel Amid Government Shutdown
A severe winter storm disrupts Northeast U.S. travel amid a partial government shutdown, raising concerns for global travelers and business operations.
U.S. Braces for New Snowstorm Amid Recovery Efforts and Shutdown Threat
The U.S. faces another major snowstorm this weekend as recovery from record-breaking blizzards continues, with federal shutdown risks adding pressure.
Averting Shutdown: U.S. House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill After Trump’s Intervention
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a stopgap funding bill after President-elect Donald Trump’s last-minute intervention, averting a government shutdown just hours before the deadline.
U.S. House in Turmoil After Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Ouster
The ousting of Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker has unsettled the U.S. Congress, highlighting deep-seated divisions and raising fears of a government shutdown.
US Debt Ceiling Standoffs Undermine Global Confidence
The recurring US debt ceiling crises and government shutdown threats are eroding global confidence in America’s fiscal stability, impacting international markets and stakeholders.