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They noted that the Defense and State Departments, which facilitate official overseas travel for members of Congress, are fully funded and at no risk of shutting down, and that the Department of Homeland Security plays no role in congressional delegations.
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The Defense and State Departments are fully funded and at no risk of shutting down and the Department of Homeland Security plays no role in congressional delegations
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{
    "role": "no role in congressional delegations",
    "status": "fully funded",
    "departments": [
        "Defense Department",
        "State Department",
        "Department of Homeland Security"
    ]
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM (3 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/live/2026/02/13/world/munich-security-conference

The Munich Security Conference opened with European leaders wary of the United States under the Trump administration. Key topics include the future of trans-Atlantic relations, the war in Ukraine, and potential US actions regarding Iran and Greenland. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is representing the US.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/13/us/politics/congress-jets-off-shutdown.html

Lawmakers left Washington for a weeklong recess despite failing to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, seemingly unconcerned with the looming shutdown. Negotiations between Democrats and the White House were ongoing, but significant disagreements remained over immigration enforcement policies.

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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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