US lawmakers have voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a 76-day partial government shutdown over the federal agency's immigration enforcement operations. Members of the US House of Representatives approved a Senate-passed bill via voice vote, restoring funding to much of DHS and concluding the longest shutdown in the agency's history.The measure, supported by President Donald Trump, reopens DHS but does not include new funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or US Border Patrol. Democrats have pushed for changes to immigration enforcement operations, and Republicans are now expected to pursue separate funding for those agencies. The bipartisan package will now to go to Trump's desk for final approval.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
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US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations
The US House of Representatives has voted to end a 76-day partial government shutdown by approving a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This action restores funding to much of DHS, concluding the longest shutdown in its history.
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The US House of Representatives has voted to end a 76-day partial government shutdown by approving a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This action restores funding to much of DHS, concluding the longest shutdown in its history. The measure, supported by President Trump, reopens the agency but does not include new funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or US Border Patrol. Democrats had sought changes to immigration enforcement operations, and Republicans are expected to seek separate funding for those specific agencies. The bipartisan package now heads to President Trump for final approval.
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The bipartisan package will go to President Donald Trump's desk for final approval.
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The measure reopens DHS but does not include new funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or US Border Patrol.
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The funding bill was approved via a voice vote in the House after being passed by the Senate.
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The US House of Representatives voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 76-day partial government shutdown.
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Republicans are expected to pursue separate funding for immigration enforcement agencies.
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