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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Cockburn

Long lines at airports just the start as official warns DHS shutdown will impact hit cyber security and the World Cup

Long lines at airports and flight delays across the country are just symptoms of a worsening crisis engulfing the Trump administration, with the partial government shutdown now threatening this summer's FIFA World Cup and disrupting critical U.S. cybersecurity operations.

As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security entered its 40th day, senior officials warned that rectifying the problem would take more time than remains before the World Cup kicks off, due to the need to train new staff.

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