House passes measure reopening most of Homeland Security after 76-day shutdown

8 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 7

In Washington, the move ended the longest partial shutdown after a monthlong logjam, but lawmakers still needed a short-term extension of a sweeping surveillance law.
The episode highlighted deep congressional dysfunction, with Republicans split between House factions and Senate allies as slim majorities and partisan hostility repeatedly stalled routine funding and legislation.
Gallup found 10% approval and 86% disapproval of Congress, while lawmakers warned shutdowns, marathon votes and rising reliance on Trump executive orders could worsen before November's midterm elections.

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