Summary
Republicans have announced a plan to end the partial U.S. government shutdown, which is the longest in U.S. history. The plan would fund the Department of Homeland Security and associated agencies, aiming to resolve issues like shortages of TSA officers at airports. The plan needs to gain enough support to pass in Congress and be signed by President Trump.
Key Facts
- Republicans reached a deal to end the partial U.S. government shutdown.
- The shutdown is the longest in U.S. history.
- The plan would fund the Department of Homeland Security through two separate budgets for DHS and agencies like ICE and CBP.
- Republican leaders Mike Johnson and John Thune confirmed the deal.
- Democrats are seeking immigration reforms as part of the negotiations.
- President Trump directed Republicans to fully fund DHS using two tracks.
- TSA faced staff shortages due to not being able to pay workers during the shutdown.
- TSA agents began receiving paycheques again after an administration intervention.
