Summary
The U.S. Senate passed a bill to reopen most parts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), except certain immigration enforcement agencies. This vote aims to end a 42-day shutdown that affected airport security and the paychecks of many government workers.
Key Facts
- The Senate voted to pass a bill to fund most parts of DHS until September, excluding some immigration agencies.
- President Trump announced he would sign an order to start paying TSA workers.
- The Senate's decision follows disruptions due to a 42-day shutdown.
- The bill excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- Senate Minority Leader John Thune emphasized finding traditional funding methods.
- The bill passed unanimously in the Senate.
- It will now go to the House of Representatives for approval.
- ICE and CBP remain contentious topics due to past enforcement operations and debates on reforms.
