U.S. MVB left without funding

On Thursday, the bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) failed to receive the necessary votes in the U.S. Congress Senate. As a result, DHS was left without an official budget, marking the third government shutdown in the U.S. in recent months. According to DHS representatives, the lack of funding could affect the agency's operational activities.

Under U.S. legislation, budget plans must be approved by both chambers of Congress. If this process is delayed, a partial suspension of government agencies' operations is permitted, which in the case of DHS resulted in limited authorities.

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The three previous budget shutdowns in the U.S., occurring in 2023 and early 2024, led to the temporary suspension of operations of numerous federal agencies.