US EditionTrump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight
- The House passed a $1.2 trillion spending package with a vote of 217-214 to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for signature.
- The bill funds most federal agencies through September 30, but only provides a short-term funding patch for the Department of Homeland Security until February 13.
- Speaker Mike Johnson secured necessary support despite opposition from some Republicans and Democrats regarding immigration enforcement, specifically referencing recent controversial shootings by federal agents.
- Trump expressed his intent to sign the bill immediately, emphasizing Republican unity and stating, 'There can be NO CHANGES at this time.
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US House Votes to End Partial Government Shutdown, Extends Temporary Funding for DHS
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. According to The Hill, the measure was passed by a narrow 217-214 vote and has been sent to US President Donald Trump for his signature, which is expected to formally end the four-day shutdown that began on Saturday. World News | US House Votes to End Partial Government Shutdown, Extends Temporary Funding for DHS.
Louisiana delegation votes along party lines on budget as immigration controversy looms
WASHINGTON – Louisiana’s congressional delegation voted Tuesday along party lines on a bill to approve the funding bills that end the three-day partial federal government shutdown.
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to provide additional funding for the federal government. It ended the emergency regime known as the shutdown that has been in place since Saturday. US President Donald Trump said he would sign the approved bill “immediately”. The shutdown was related to the actions of federal agents in Minneapolis, where two Americans were shot dead during raids against illegal immigrants and subsequent protests.
The Latest: Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown hours after the House passed the bill in a bipartisan vote. The measure funds most of the federal government through Sept. 30. It…
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