Summary
The Senate has agreed on a deal to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, which could help end the partial government shutdown causing long waits at airports. The deal will fund everything in the department except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. President Trump also signed an emergency order to ensure TSA employees get paid to address airport issues.
Key Facts
- The Senate reached an agreement to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security.
- The funding deal excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
- The agreement was passed by the Senate with a voice vote early Friday morning.
- The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the deal soon.
- President Donald Trump signed an emergency order to pay TSA employees.
- The partial government shutdown has caused long security lines at airports.
- TSA officers have been working without pay due to the shutdown.
