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Trump Reopens Government, Signs $4 Billion Israel Defense Budget

2/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act on February 3, 2026, ending shutdown.
The act reopens the federal government for the fiscal year.
Trump discussed international relations, noting negotiations with Iran and an agreement with Gustavo Petro on narco-terrorism.
On February 4, 2026, Trump signed a defense budget for Israel totaling over $4 billion.
The budget also restricts funding for international organizations, including the UN Relief and Works Agency.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act on February 3, 2026, ending shutdown.
The act reopens the federal government for the fiscal year.
Trump discussed international relations, noting negotiations with Iran and an agreement with Gustavo Petro on narco-terrorism.
On February 4, 2026, Trump signed a defense budget for Israel totaling over $4 billion.
The budget also restricts funding for international organizations, including the UN Relief and Works Agency.