Conventional Wisdom: The Shutdown Averted Edition
Summary
A partial U.S. government shutdown ended with Congress passing a $1.2 trillion funding package that President Donald Trump signed. The funds cover most federal agencies until September, but the Department of Homeland Security only has funding until February 13th. This temporary arrangement sets up negotiations over immigration enforcement reforms.Key Facts
- The U.S. government shutdown ended after the House voted 217-214 on a funding package.
- President Trump signed the funding deal into law.
- Most federal agencies are funded until September; DHS funding is only until February 13.
- The short-term DHS funding is a compromise after fatal shootings by federal agents.
- There are 10 days to negotiate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reform.
- Democrats want measures like body cameras and a ban on masked agents.
- Republicans do not want more restrictions on Trump's immigration policies.
- ICE remains funded due to previous financial allocations from a prior bill.
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