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Republicans Reach Bipartisan Deal to End DHS Shutdown

4/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

House and Senate Republican leaders have agreed to end the 47-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by funding most of the agency through a bipartisan deal.
They will address funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol separately via a reconciliation bill, following President Donald Trump's directive to expedite the process by June 1.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the GOP for past disunity and stated that Democrats have consistently advocated for necessary immigration reforms.
The Senate is expected to vote on the funding bill soon, while the House will reconvene on April 14.

History

Historical Context

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, signed by President Barack Obama on December 26, ended a 16-day government shutdown and established a $1.012 trillion budget agreement. Key negotiators, Representative Paul Ryan and Senator Patty Murray, aimed for minimal bipartisan accomplishments amid ongoing budgetary conflicts. Current negotiations over Department of Homeland Security funding reflect this historical struggle for consensus on immigration and security policies.

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Story summary

House and Senate Republican leaders have agreed to end the 47-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by funding most of the agency through a bipartisan deal.
They will address funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol separately via a reconciliation bill, following President Donald Trump's directive to expedite the process by June 1.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the GOP for past disunity and stated that Democrats have consistently advocated for necessary immigration reforms.
The Senate is expected to vote on the funding bill soon, while the House will reconvene on April 14.

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