President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill on Thursday that funds most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effectively ending the longest agency shutdown in U.S. history at 76 days. The legislation, which passed the House by voice vote earlier in the day, provides funding for critical DHS components such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Coast Guard, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, it excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, which will be addressed separately through a budget reconciliation process.
Key Takeaways
President Trump signed a bipartisan bill funding most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a record 76-day partial shutdown. The legislation excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, which will be addressed separately through budget reconciliation.
- President Trump signs DHS funding bill after House approval
- Bill ends longest agency shutdown in U.S. history at 76 days
- ICE and Border Patrol funding to be addressed via $70 billion reconciliation package
- Over 1,000 TSA officers have quit since the shutdown began
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 22 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding For Ice And Border Patrol | 1 Difference | Majority reports $70 billion; Reuters says $130 billion | ▼ |
| Shutdown Duration | Broad Agreement | 76-day partial government shutdown | |
| Tsa Officer Resignations | Broad Agreement | More than 1,000 TSA officers have quit since the shutdown began |
Funding For Ice And Border Patrol
▼Majority reports $70 billion; Reuters says $130 billion
Shutdown Duration
Broad Agreement76-day partial government shutdown
Tsa Officer Resignations
Broad AgreementMore than 1,000 TSA officers have quit since the shutdown began
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The shutdown, which began on February 14, was sparked by a standoff over Trump's immigration enforcement strategy. Democrats refused to fund ICE and Border Patrol without reforms following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents during protests in Minneapolis. Republicans insisted that immigration operations must not be zeroed out, leading to a prolonged impasse.
The White House had warned that temporary funding Trump had tapped to pay TSA and other agency personnel would "soon run out," sparking new threats of disruptions for travelers at airports. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated in a social media post that the shutdown "NEVER should have happened" and expressed gratitude to DHS employees who continued to work without guaranteed paychecks.
The bill's passage came after House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., initially opposed the legislation, calling it a "joke." However, he eventually relented and brought the bill to a vote after the White House urged Congress to act. The budget reconciliation process will now allow Republicans to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the remainder of Trump's term without Democratic support. Lawmakers are expected to draft the actual $70 billion funding bill in May, with Trump aiming to sign it by June 1.
According to Airlines for America, more than 1,000 TSA officers have quit since the shutdown began, highlighting the severe impact of the funding lapse on essential personnel. Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, expressed relief that Congress finally stepped up to fund DHS but criticized the delay, stating that federal employees "deserve to be treated with dignity and respect."
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