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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

McCarthy urges Democrats to โ€˜do your jobโ€™ as DHS funding stall heightens security concerns

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy warned Democrats about the potential national security risks of delaying funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid rising counterterrorism alerts.

Mar 1 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bad news for Florida: Ron DeSantis approved a $40 million investment to tighten immigration control

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis approved a $40 million allocation to local security agencies for enhancing immigration enforcement efforts.

Mar 1 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Donald Trump has turned off one source of funding for the World Cup

Due to the frozen assets issue, local authorities in the USA are warned about potential threats to the security of the upcoming World Cup.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Konrad Szymaล„ski: A Long Shadow of Zbigniew Ziobro Hangs Over SAFE

The article discusses concerns surrounding the implementation of the SAFE program in the EU, highlighting criticisms and potential implications for European security and defense funding.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Kristi Noem blames Democrats for shutdown holding up $625m in World Cup funding

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attributes the halt in $625 million in federal World Cup funding to a government shutdown caused by Democratic senators' actions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

After criticism, TSE excludes security expenses of candidates from calculation of the female quota

The TSE has approved a resolution that allows public campaign funding for security against political violence towards women but excludes these expenses from the calculation of the mandatory 30% female candidacy funding.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Home Office urged to make it easier for mosques to apply for protection

Ministers are being urged to simplify the application process for protective security funding for mosques in the UK, as current requirements hinder access.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

SAFE โ€“ yes. But will we make it in time?

Wojciech Dฤ…browski discusses Poland's potential participation in the SAFE program, emphasizing the need for improved defense readiness and funding sources.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It is a consensus on the need to increase revenue' for public security, says Derrite after approval of the anti-cryptocurrency bill

Deputy Guilherme Derrite emphasized the need for Brazil to seek new funding avenues for public security following the approval of an anti-cryptocurrency bill, especially after an additional taxation on betting companies was removed.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

ABW detained six people. They wanted to smuggle a machine for producing drone chips

The ABW has detained six individuals involved in an attempt to smuggle machinery for producing drone chips into Poland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Sky News: Part of Putin's most powerful weapons hidden in plain sight โ€“ in the English Channel

Security experts warn about the risks of militarized confrontation in the English Channel due to sanctioned oil tankers potentially funding the war against Ukraine.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The myths are dispelled: It becomes clear how the defense budget will be distributed

Lithuanian officials clarify how the increased defense budget will be allocated despite opposition skepticism regarding funding priorities.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Trump: "The primary duty of the Government is to protect American citizens, not illegal immigrants"

During his State of the Union address, Donald Trump emphasized the government's duty to protect American citizens over illegal immigrants, calling for funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid opposition from Democrats.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Schumer, Dems again block DHS funding, force State of the Union showdown

Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led attempt to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging a partial government shutdown as negotiations between both parties remain stalled.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Many challenges and an increasingly loud question about reform

Local governments in Poland face numerous challenges, including security, investment funding, education, healthcare, demographic changes, and energy transformations, raising questions about the future of regional authorities.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

DHS shutdown drags into week two as Iran threat, SOTU clash complicate Hill talks

Congress is facing a prolonged government shutdown as funding negotiations for the Department of Homeland Security stall, compounded by other pressing issues.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye TSA PreCheck and Global Entry: Kristi Noem's order transforming entry controls in the U.S.

The DHS has announced the suspension of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs following a lack of funding by Congress.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Raids, detention, and deportation: recent updates on Trump's immigration policies in February 2026

The article discusses updates on the Trump administration's immigration policies amid challenges such as government funding uncertainty and a significant resignation in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Programs for fast passage at U.S. airports suspended due to DHS shutdown

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has temporarily suspended programs that expedite airport security checks due to a funding lapse.

Feb 22 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcรญsio's Government Expands Funding and Communication Actions of the Security Secretariat

Tarcรญsio de Freitas' administration has opened bidding for R$ 18.2 million to enhance communication in the Security Secretariat, significantly increasing funding from the previous contract of R$ 6.7 million.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Department of Homeland Security spent over 140 million dollars on weapons for the ICE in 2025

The Department of Homeland Security's spending on weapons for ICE surged to over 144 million dollars in 2025, according to a report by Senator Adam Schiff.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discussion on Consumption Tax Reduction at the 'National Meeting' Conditional on Participation, Opposition Parties Express Concern About 'While the Diet is in Session'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes for a limited two-year exemption on the consumption tax for foods, despite opposition from within the ruling party amid concerns about funding for social security.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The key article that Minister Luis Caputo asked not to touch in the labor reform has been approved

The Argentine Congress approved a critical article in the labor reform that establishes the Labor Assistance Fund (FAL), despite opposition warnings about its implications for pension financing.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Coast Guard caught as โ€˜collateral damageโ€™ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters

Republican lawmakers claim funding disputes over the Department of Homeland Security are unfairly hurting the Coast Guard amid growing international pressure from China and Russia.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The mission of the Czech astronaut will now be funded by the Ministry of Defense instead of the Ministry of Transport

The funding for the mission of the Czech astronaut will be transitioned from the Ministry of Transport to the Ministry of Defense.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

England World Cup match faces cancellation threat as US stadium could pull plug on seven games

England's World Cup match against Ghana is at risk of cancellation due to a funding dispute related to security costs at Gillette Stadium, which may impact seven matches scheduled there.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Zero capital release for NDLEA threatens Nigeriaโ€™s security โ€” Group

A Nigerian advocacy group has criticized the lack of funding for the NDLEA, warning it could jeopardize national security.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Call to Shift VIP Security Budget to Anti-Gang Unit - South African News Briefs - February 19, 2026

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde advocates reallocating R4.2 billion from VIP security funding to bolster the police's Anti-Gang Unit amid a surge in gang violence.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nโ€™Assembly warns that envelope budgeting is inadequate for security challenges

The Nigerian National Assembly has criticized the envelope budgeting system as insufficient for addressing the country's increasing security issues during a 2026 budget defense session.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Senate says Tinubuโ€™s security budget not enough, demands better funding

The Nigerian Senate criticizes the government's budgeting system for national security, urging improved funding to tackle ongoing security challenges in the country.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Democrats' DHS shutdown halts ICE oversight they demanded

A partial government shutdown caused by Democratic lawmakers withholding funding has suspended significant oversight of ICE by the Department of Homeland Security's internal watchdog.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"We feel threatened": the keepers of the Cordouan lighthouse, France's last inhabited lighthouse, are they under threat?

The keepers of the Cordouan lighthouse in France express concerns about their job security due to decreasing funding that jeopardizes this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

DHS shutdown drags into 4th day as Senate Democrats block funding over ICE reforms

The partial government shutdown continues, with Senate Democrats blocking Homeland Security funding due to unresolved issues with ICE reforms.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Inga Ruginienฤ— discussed defense initiatives and military mobility funding with Andrius Kubilius

Inga Ruginienฤ— and Andrius Kubilius discussed the importance of strengthening Lithuania's national defense and enhancing European defense capabilities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

ANU HELLENURME โŸฉ A half billion value opportunity in agriculture โ€“ are we making the right choice?

Estonia faces critical decisions regarding agricultural funding that will shape the country's long-term sustainability and food security.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown

Parts of the U.S. federal government are experiencing a shutdown after funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired amid disagreements over immigration enforcement restrictions.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Partial government shutdown drags on as DHS funding talks stall

The partial government shutdown continues as negotiations to fund the Department of Homeland Security have stalled.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Trump Administration Denies Funding European Far Right via 'Secret Fund'

The Trump administration has denied claims of funding far-right groups in Europe, asserting that the U.S. does not interfere in European politics.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big Hawala Racket Exposed in JK, 8,000 Accounts Linked to Anti-India Activities Frozen

Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have revealed a rapidly growing 'mule account' network linked to international fraud gangs, resulting in the freezing of over 8,000 accounts suspected of funding separatist or anti-national activities.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Congress Disputes Halt Funding for the Department of Homeland Security

Political disputes in the U.S. Congress have halted funding for the Department of Homeland Security, threatening vital security and administrative services.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in New Mexico: the state announced 26 million dollars for brackish water projects

New Mexico announced an investment of over $26 million to fund brackish water projects, aiming to enhance water security and diversify water sources amid climate challenges.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The DHS Runs Out of Funds: Will ICE Continue to Operate After the New Partial Government Shutdown?

The Department of Homeland Security in the U.S. has initiated a partial government shutdown due to a lack of funding, impacting essential staff and raising questions about the operation of the ICE.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

'It's absurd': DHS shutdown bears down on US as lawmakers jet off to Europe

The partial shutdown of the U.S. government began after Congress failed to pass a funding deal, while some lawmakers faced criticism for attending an international conference in Europe during the crisis.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Budget standoff over immigration shuts down US Department of Homeland Security

A budget standoff between US lawmakers has resulted in a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security over immigration funding.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

US Department of Homeland Security Closes Its Doors Amid Funding Crisis

The US Department of Homeland Security has closed its doors, facing a funding crisis exacerbated by backlash against extensive immigration raids.

Feb 14 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in the USA

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is facing a partial shutdown due to Congress's failure to reach an agreement on its funding.

Feb 14 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

No agreement in the United States on the funding of the Department of Homeland Security

The funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remains uncertain as Congress has temporarily allocated funds pending significant changes demanded by Democrats, particularly concerning immigration policy.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

The US has entered another shutdown โ€“ here's what's happening this time

The US government has entered a partial shutdown due to Congress's failure to pass necessary funding laws.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Government shutdown hits DHS after Democrats blow up bipartisan funding deal over immigration uproar

The government has officially shut down affecting the Department of Homeland Security due to a failure in bipartisan negotiations over immigration funding.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Senate cuts funding to National Security due to Republicans' refusal to limit immigration police

The U.S. Senate has halted funding for the Department of Homeland Security following a standoff between Republicans and Democrats over immigration enforcement limits.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:30 UTC

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