House Ends Record 76-Day Shutdown—War Over ICE Funding Just Getting Started
Summary
The House approved a bill to restore funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 76-day government shutdown and preventing airport problems. However, the bill does not include money for immigration enforcement agencies like ICE and Border Patrol, causing ongoing disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.Key Facts
- The government shutdown lasted 76 days, the longest in U.S. history.
- The House passed a bipartisan bill to fund most DHS agencies, including the TSA.
- Funding for ICE and Border Patrol was left out of this bill.
- Republicans want to approve enforcement funding separately using budget reconciliation, which avoids Democratic opposition.
- The GOP approved a budget plan to provide billions for immigration enforcement through the rest of President Trump’s term.
- Democrats oppose this plan, claiming it removes proper checks and raises civil rights concerns.
- The dispute over immigration enforcement funding is expected to cause more conflict in Congress.
- Restoring funding stopped immediate problems but left the immigration issue unresolved.
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