Trump Signs Funding Bill, End Partial U.S. Government Shutdown

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a roughly $1.2 trillion federal spending bill that effectively ended a partial government shutdown that had lasted several days. The legislation restores appropriations for most federal departments and programs through the end of the current fiscal year and temporarily funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until mid-February, setting the stage for further negotiations on immigration policy.

The funding package moved quickly through Congress after the Senate passed it last week and the Republican-controlled House approved it on a narrow 217-214 vote earlier Tuesday. Trump signed the bill soon after it arrived at the White House, hailing the agreement as beneficial for government operations and federal employees affected by the funding lapse.

The partial shutdown began late last month when lawmakers failed to pass full appropriations for all government agencies by the deadline, with core disagreements centered on funding for DHS and immigration enforcement. Democrats pushed for accountability measures for agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in response to public outcry over enforcement actions, while Republicans resisted tying broad policy changes to funding approval.

Although the shutdown was brief and less disruptive than some past funding gaps, the bill’s passage highlights deep divisions in Washington over immigration and budget priorities. By funding DHS only temporarily, the agreement gives Congress a limited window to work toward more comprehensive reforms before the next funding deadline.