White House wants Department of Homeland Security reopen for World Cup

White House wants DHS reopen for World CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The White House are reviewing US President Donald Trump's security in the wake of Saturday's shootingByDan RoanSports editorPublished6 minutes agoWhite House officials preparing for this summer's World Cup say reopening of the Department of Homeland Security is "essential" after a man was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a gala event in Washington DC.A dispute over funding between members of Congress has led to a long-running partial shutdown of the department.According to prosecutors, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was carrying a semi-automatic handgun, a pump-action shotgun and three knives as he charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday.He did not enter a plea when appearing in court on Monday.The incident has sparked a White House security review.As first reported by The Telegraph,, external those in charge of planning for the 2026 World Cup in the United States have also expressed concern.In a statement issued to BBC Sport, Andrew Giuliani, executive director for the White House World Cup task force said events in Washington DC were a "sobering reminder of the unpredictable threats facing our nation".What we're learning about suspected Washington press dinner gunmanAttributionNewsPublished21 hours agoWhite House to review Trump's security after shooting at dinner eventAttributionNewsPublished1 day agoUS rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitorsPublished4 days agoGiuliani added: "The swift response by law enforcement and Secret Service agents saved lives, but the chaos underscored the critical need for a fully operational Department of Homeland Security (DHS)."Under President Trump's leadership, we are committed to ensuring America's security is ready to meet any challenge."As we prepare for the unprecedented scale...