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Claim Text: Uniformed personnel must keep coming to work, even though most of them will not be paid until after the shutdown is over.
Simplified Text: Uniformed personnel must keep coming to work during shutdowns
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "event": "government shutdowns" }
Subject Tags: Government Personnel
UUID: a1163cf7-897e-49d9-8556-9ef6a8608ed7
Vector Index: ✗ No vector
Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM (6 months ago)

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Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/politics/dhs-shutdown-impact-ice-tsa-coast-guard.html

The Homeland Security Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers and the Coast Guard

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/politics/dhs-shutdown-impact-ice-tsa-coast-guard.html

A potential shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security threatens to impact various agencies, including ICE, TSA, and the Coast Guard. Essential services like immigration enforcement and airport security are expected to continue, but with potential consequences for employees and operations. The article details the potential effects on different agencies.

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Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down, Though Essential Work Continues

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1 week ago

https://nytimes.com/2026/02/13/us/politics/dhs-shutdown-funding.html

The Department of Homeland Security shut down due to a funding lapse, though essential functions continue. The shutdown stems from a partisan divide in Congress over immigration enforcement. Employees face working without pay, potentially impacting travel and disaster relief.

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