US President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion (£880 billion) government funding bill on Tuesday (3 February), ending a partial US government shutdown that began earlier this week. The spending package passed the House of Representatives by 217–214 and had already cleared the Senate.
The legislation funds most federal agencies until the end of the US fiscal year in September 2026. However, funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains temporary, expiring on 13 February.
Key developments:
• Congress approved five spending bills covering most government operations.
• DHS funding extended for only two weeks amid political disagreements.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned lawmakers remain divided on DHS policy.
• Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including body camera requirements and limits on mask usage.
• The dispute follows fatal shootings of US citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
ℹ️ BBC News
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