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Trump signs ICE-free bill, ends shutdown; Democrats push ICE limits

5/1/2026

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Congress approved a Homeland Security funding bill that excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, which U.S. President Donald Trump signed to end U.S. government shutdown.
TSA screeners called in sick over paychecks, leading the administration to use funds to keep security staffed.
Democrats demanded limits on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after two U.S. citizens were killed, warning the issue could hurt GOP prospects in the midterm elections.

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Story summary

Congress approved a Homeland Security funding bill that excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, which U.S. President Donald Trump signed to end U.S. government shutdown.
TSA screeners called in sick over paychecks, leading the administration to use funds to keep security staffed.
Democrats demanded limits on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after two U.S. citizens were killed, warning the issue could hurt GOP prospects in the midterm elections.