Congress reopens parts of DHS and TSA as Trump signs funding bill
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Updated · CNN · Apr 30
Congress reopens parts of DHS and TSA as Trump signs funding bill
5 articles · Updated · CNN · Apr 30
The measure ended a 75-day shutdown after House Republicans passed it by voice vote, omitting ICE funding in a concession by Speaker Mike Johnson under pressure from centrists.
The shutdown had caused airport delays and threatened another missed payday for DHS workers, while Democrats secured a major win by keeping immigration enforcement money out of the package.
Republicans now plan to pursue separate immigration enforcement funding through budget reconciliation, highlighting continuing party divisions despite ending the record shutdown of much of Homeland Security.
By splitting DHS funding, did Congress find a smart fix or set a dangerous precedent for future government shutdowns?
With over 1,000 TSA officers lost, can airport security be restored in time for the World Cup crowds this June?