Trump signs $1.2tn funding bill, ending partial government shutdown

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chris Stein in WashingtonFebruary 3, 2026 at 11:23 PM

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President Trump signed a $1.2 trillion funding bill on Tuesday, ending a partial government shutdown that began last Friday. The House of Representatives narrowly approved the measure, with significant opposition from both Republicans and Democrats. The shutdown impacted several departments, including defense, health and human services, labor, and transportation. Democrats initially blocked the bill, demanding restrictions on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) immigration enforcement practices following the killings of two US citizens by federal agents. While the bill funds most departments through September, DHS funding only extends to February 13th. Democrats are insisting on reforms such as body cameras for agents and arrest warrants for undocumented immigrants before approving further DHS funding.

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