U.S. Congress Approves Bill to Restore DHS Funding, Ending Partial Government Shutdown

The U.S. Congress has passed a new law to resume funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effectively ending a partial government shutdown that had left thousands of federal employees without pay for weeks. The measure, signed by President Trump, notably excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a contentious agency within DHS. The shutdown crisis, which began over budget disputes, had disrupted operations across multiple agencies and caused significant hardship for workers. This legislative action aims to stabilize funding and prevent future lapses.