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The Department of Homeland Security experienced a partial shutdown in early 2026 that disrupted services including Global Entry and affected airport operations. Kristi Noem was removed from her position as DHS Secretary in March 2026, with reporting suggesting her ouster could facilitate negotiations to reopen the department, though DHS as an agency was not completely closed.

According to March 2026 reporting, the owner of Atlas Survival Shelters stated that two Trump Cabinet members commissioned nuclear bunkers. While the shelter company owner made this claim publicly, the specific identities of the Cabinet members have not been independently confirmed by government sources or the officials themselves.

The claim references a State of the Union address scheduled for February 24, 2026, and suggests DHS funding is set to lapse around that time, potentially causing a government shutdown. Without access to current official government sources regarding FY2026 appropriations status or confirmed State of the Union scheduling, the specific timing and relationship between these events cannot be independently verified.

The claim states TSA agents are working without pay due to a government shutdown. Without current verification of an active shutdown in February 2026 or confirmation of TSA employment status during such an event, this claim cannot be definitively assessed. Historical precedent shows TSA agents, classified as essential employees, have worked without immediate pay during past shutdowns.