Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

House Passes DHS Funding, Excludes ICE, Ends Shutdown

5/2/2026

44 9 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

House approved DHS funding bill that excludes ICE and Border Patrol, ending the shutdown that began Feb 14.
The measure gives back pay to TSA agents and FEMA staff, averting further airport line disruptions.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) praised funding law-abiding DHS agencies and urged ICE reform to police standards.
Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) warned voters would blame Republicans if the shutdown continued.

History

Historical Context

During the 35-day shutdown that began on Dec 22 2018, President Trump’s demand for $5.7 billion in border-wall funding stalled DHS appropriations, prompting Senate leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to approve a stopgap that funded TSA and FEMA. The current DHS bill repeats that split, showing how the 2018 impasse still shapes budgeting.

1 of 2

Story summary

House approved DHS funding bill that excludes ICE and Border Patrol, ending the shutdown that began Feb 14.
The measure gives back pay to TSA agents and FEMA staff, averting further airport line disruptions.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) praised funding law-abiding DHS agencies and urged ICE reform to police standards.
Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) warned voters would blame Republicans if the shutdown continued.

1 / 2