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Trump signs bill ending record shutdown

Trump signs bill ending record shutdown

Summary

The government shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security ended after President Donald Trump signed a bill to provide funding. This followed a 76-day delay and a deal between Democrats and Republicans in Congress.

Key Facts

  • The shutdown lasted 76 days, the longest in U.S. history for the DHS.
  • President Donald Trump signed the bill to fund most DHS agencies.
  • The funding deal was bipartisan, meaning both Democrats and Republicans agreed.
  • The House of Representatives approved the funding package before the president’s signature.
  • The shutdown caused disruptions in DHS operations during the funding gap.
  • The bill provides money to keep key DHS activities running.
  • Negotiations between parties went on for months before the agreement.
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