Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

Congress has concluded a record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a vote in the House that provides necessary funding after a duration exceeding two months. This decision marks a significant step in restoring operations within the department.

However, the funding package approved does not allocate financial resources for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The absence of funding for these agencies has raised concerns about their operational capabilities moving forward.