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Senate Approves Bill to Partially Reopen DHS Amid Shutdown

4/5/2026

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The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security and sent it back to the House amid the ongoing government shutdown.
House leaders may reconsider the bill after reaching an agreement with Senate Majority Leader John Thune on a broader spending package.
This future legislation will address U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration and border priorities.
Lawmakers are on a two-week recess.

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Story summary

The Senate approved a bill to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security and sent it back to the House amid the ongoing government shutdown.
House leaders may reconsider the bill after reaching an agreement with Senate Majority Leader John Thune on a broader spending package.
This future legislation will address U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration and border priorities.
Lawmakers are on a two-week recess.