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Partial government shutdown affecting DHS comes to an end
A 76-day partial government shutdown that affected the Department of Homeland Security has concluded. A bipartisan bill was signed to restore funding to most agencies within DHS. (sources: cbsnews, thehill, today, dw, foxnews)
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The shutdown ended after the House approved a bill that had previously passed the Senate. The legislation restores funding but does not meet the specific demands of either political party.
- The shutdown lasted for 76 days, marking a record duration.
- The House passed a bill to fund most DHS agencies, which was signed by Trump.
- The agreement was reached after months of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.
Why it matters
The end of the shutdown allows DHS to resume normal operations and funding.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.