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U.S. Government Releases Security Funds for World Cup Amid Shutdown Chaos

The U.S. government has finally released $625 million in security funds for the upcoming World Cup, but the recent Department of Homeland Security shutdown has caused significant delays in planning. The shutdown led to furloughs, slowing down key efforts for the tournament, and disrupting coordination and briefings. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has now pushed out the funds, but the damage to World Cup prep is already done. The shutdown has resulted in hundreds of transportation security officers being gone from the TSA, and it has strained ties to state and local teams. The mess has been ongoing for over two months due to Congresss inability to agree on funding amid President Trumps immigration push. Despite Trumps order to pay all DHS workers, the damage to World Cup prep remains. With funds flowing now, agencies are scrambling to catch up, but the clock is ticking toward kickoff.

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