US Faces Homeland Security Shutdown as Democrats Push Immigration Reforms After Fatal Shooting – 2/14/2026, 4:24:22 PM

US Department of Homeland Security faces partial shutdown after funding expired, impacting services like domestic flights and the Coast Guard; Democrats demand immigration reforms following the fatal shooting of two US citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, in Minneapolis last month.[1][2]

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at Munich security conference, pledging to “revitalise” the transatlantic alliance amid tensions from President Trump’s remarks on allies and Greenland.[1]

Russia and Iran view US “TRIPP” project (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) as a security threat after Vice President Vance’s visits to Armenia and Azerbaijan, securing deals on tech, drones, and investments to counter Russian and Iranian influence in the South Caucasus.[1]

Immigration enforcement in Minneapolis ends after Operation Metro Surge arrested over 4,000 undocumented migrants, but sparked deadly protests killing two US citizens; ongoing bipartisan push for ICE de-escalation and accountability amid rising threats to agents.[2]

Other key developments:
– DNA evidence from an unknown source found at Nancy Guthrie’s home in Pima County, under investigation.[1]
– US sending 200 troops to Nigeria to train military against Islamist militants using intelligence for strikes.[2]
– Federal judge upholds TPS for 350,000 Haitians, blocking DHS end.[2]
– Trump oil blockade worsens Cuba’s energy crisis, suspending jet fuel at nine airports and Air Canada flights.[2]
– Venezuela orders rearrest of opposition figure Juan Pablo Wanipa, ally of Maria Corina Machado.[2]
– Concerns over alleged Chinese-linked biolabs on US soil and CIA outreach to Chinese officials.[2]