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Government Shutdown Halts Critical Bomb Response Training

3/15/2026

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The federal Office for Bombing Prevention canceled a training class for first responders due to the government shutdown.
The Department of Homeland Security warns improvised explosive devices remain a threat, and training sessions are unavailable as the department operates at reduced capacity.
Rep. Andrew Garbarino, chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, criticized Democrats for disrupting essential training, noting the program was initiated under a 2013 order.

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The federal Office for Bombing Prevention canceled a training class for first responders due to the government shutdown.
The Department of Homeland Security warns improvised explosive devices remain a threat, and training sessions are unavailable as the department operates at reduced capacity.
Rep. Andrew Garbarino, chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, criticized Democrats for disrupting essential training, noting the program was initiated under a 2013 order.