Trump Secures Funding Deal, Ends Partial US Government Shutdown

A partial shutdown of the US federal government came to an end late Tuesday after President Donald Trump signed into law a temporary funding deal negotiated with Senate Democrats, easing a tense political standoff centered on immigration enforcement and government spending.

Trump hailed the agreement as “a great victory for the American people,” emphasizing that the legislation continues to fund deportation flights, a key priority of his administration that has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats. The deal cleared Congress despite resistance from both conservative Republicans and progressive Democrats, highlighting deep divisions on immigration and fiscal policy.

Under the agreement, most federal agencies will remain funded through September 30, the end of the fiscal year. However, funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extends only until February 13, setting the stage for another potential funding lapse unless lawmakers reach a broader compromise. Democrats have pushed for new restrictions on immigration enforcement agents, including limits on masks, mandatory body cameras, warrants for home entries, and an end to large-scale immigration sweeps.

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The deal faced last-minute resistance from a group of House conservatives who threatened to block the measure using procedural tactics. That opposition softened after Trump publicly urged Republicans to approve the bill without amendments. “The president nailed it down,” House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole of Oklahoma said, signaling party unity after days of uncertainty.

The shutdown dispute was triggered by the death of a US citizen, Alex Pretti, during a confrontation with Border Patrol officers in Minneapolis last month. In response, Democrats refused to support full-year DHS funding without enforcement reforms. While the Senate passed the bill before the shutdown deadline, the House approved it on Tuesday, ending the funding lapse that began early Saturday.

Although the shutdown was brief, its impact was already being felt. The Labor Department announced a delay in releasing its closely watched jobs report, some non-essential federal workers were furloughed, and concerns were raised about disruptions to the ongoing tax filing season. With DHS funding expiring in days, lawmakers now face renewed pressure to avert another shutdown and resolve the immigration impasse.

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