House GOP concedes in DHS funding fight, reopening TSA but blocking ICE funds
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- #Congressional Politics
- #Government Shutdown
- Congress voted to reopen key parts of the Department of Homeland Security, including the TSA, ending a record 75-day shutdown.
- The bill, now heading to President Trump, excludes funding for federal immigration enforcement, a win for Democrats, and was passed by a voice vote to avoid recorded division among Republicans.
- GOP infighting, led by Speaker Mike Johnson's retreat under pressure from centrists, prolonged the shutdown, causing airport delays and threatening DHS employee paychecks.
- Republicans remain divided, with some fearing defunding ICE could lead to primary challenges, while others urged action to avoid voter blame for chaos.
- The shutdown resolution comes amid ongoing congressional drama, including debates over warrantless surveillance powers, highlighting governance challenges due to GOP divisions.