Congress Ends Shutdown, DHS Funding Fight Reignites Quickly
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Washington, President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion funding bill Tuesday, ending a partial federal shutdown after the House approved the measure 217-214. The package funded most agencies through Sept. 30 but only extended DHS funding briefly, setting an urgent deadline for negotiations. Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries outlined demands this week to rein in ICE and CBP, seeking ID display, body cameras, mask restrictions and warrant requirements; Republicans criticized the proposals Thursday. Lawmakers face renewed negotiations before the DHS stopgap expires. Negotiations remain under pressure. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Partial federal shutdown begins over weekend before congressional action.
- 2. House approves roughly $1.2 trillion funding bill 217-214 on Tuesday.
- 3. President Trump signs the funding bill Tuesday, ending the partial shutdown.
- 4. Midweek, Democratic leaders outline specific DHS reform demands to rein in ICE and CBP.
- 5. Senate Republicans criticize the Democratic proposals as negotiations continue under a short DHS extension.
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