Event Brief
DHS Halts Travel Amid Government Shutdown
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Summary: The DHS has restricted travel for staff, impacting disaster relief efforts during the government shutdown.
WHO: Department of Homeland Security, FEMA
WHAT: Halting travel and restricting staff visiting disaster areas
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 5:22 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Funding lapse affecting disaster relief operations
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