Summary
The House Republicans passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for a year, but Senate Democrats have not agreed, leading to a shutdown. This has caused disruptions in important DHS functions such as disaster preparedness and cybersecurity. President Trump nominated a new DHS secretary to address these issues.
Key Facts
- House Republicans approved funding for DHS, but the Senate Democrats have not agreed, causing a shutdown.
- Essential DHS staff continue working without knowing when they will be paid.
- The shutdown disrupts disaster preparedness, transportation security, and cybersecurity efforts.
- President Trump nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin as the new DHS secretary.
- Concerns have been raised about border security, with encounters of individuals on the terrorist watchlist.
- Cyber threats from Iran have increased, affecting U.S. infrastructure and cybersecurity defenses.
- Only one-third of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's personnel are working during the shutdown.
