Senate agrees to end shutdown for most of DHS - Politico
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Senate agreed to end a shutdown for most of the Department of Homeland Security.
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The Senate has agreed to end a government shutdown affecting most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a funding lapse that had forced temporary closures of non-essential operations. The agreement allows DHS agencies to resume normal operations, though the deal's specific terms and any remaining disputes over funding levels or policy riders were not detailed in the headline. This development averts further disruption to border security operations, immigration enforcement, and other critical DHS functions that had been constrained during the shutdown. The resolution reflects a negotiated settlement between Senate leadership, though it remains unclear whether all DHS agencies were included or if certain divisions face separate funding issues. The agreement now moves to implementation, with agencies expected to recall furloughed staff and restore full operational capacity.
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