The DHS shutdown and U.S. immigration policies could hinder the World Cup

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Juliette Kayyem discusses the impact of the DHS shutdown on the preparedness for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

The FIFA 2026 World Cup kicks off in June and 11 American host cities are getting ready for an influx of fans. Juliette Kayyem, a national security expert and former DHS official, examines how the partial government shutdown has impacted preparedness for the mega event. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for C onsider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org . Email us at considerthis@npr.org . This episode was produced by Henry Larson and Jeffrey Pierre. It was edited by Sarah Robbins. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Guest: Juliette Kayyem

Topics covered

• DHS shutdown
• U.S. immigration policies
• FIFA World Cup
• national security
• event preparedness

Keywords

• DHS
• World Cup
• immigration
• national security
• event preparedness
• Juliette Kayyem

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Organizations: DHS, NPR

Places: United States, American host cities

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