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May 1, 2026

US Congress Ends Record Government Shutdown, Funds Department of Homeland Security

Congress approved funding for the Department of Homeland Security, ending a record-breaking partial government shutdown that disrupted critical agencies including immigration enforcement and border operations.

May 1, 2026·4 sources

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▪The US Congress approved funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday
▪House Republicans adopted a budget resolution on a largely party-line vote of 215-211 focused on providing $70 billion for immigration enforcement and deportations
▪The Trump administration is seeking a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027

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