GOP warns Democrats' DHS shutdown could jeopardize World Cup security

The ongoing government shutdown over Homeland Security funding could disrupt security planning for the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns among lawmakers as U.S. cities prepare to host matches this summer.

Congressional Republicans warn that with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shuttered amid the funding lapse, host cities in both blue and red states gearing up for the games later this year could fall behind in planning.

"I think it'll be a concern real fast if we're not able to get [DHS] reopened," Sen.