House Passes DHS Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The House passed legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 76-day shutdown and ensuring federal security workers receive pay in May.
- The shutdown stemmed from a partisan conflict triggered by President Trump’s immigration policies and controversial federal immigration enforcement actions, including fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
- Initial negotiations between the White House and Democrats failed due to demands for new restrictions on immigration officers, leading to a funding impasse starting February 14.
- The shutdown persisted primarily due to a Republican dispute, with conservatives opposing funding bills that excluded ICE and border patrol, delaying House action despite a Senate agreement reached on April 1.
- The House GOP ultimately bypassed its conservative faction to pass the reopening bill by voice vote after a brief debate.
