Republicans Reach Deal to End Record-Long DHS Shutdown
In a significant development, Republican leaders in Congress have announced a plan to end the record-long shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Following extensive negotiations, a bipartisan agreement has been struck in both the Senate and House, allowing funding to flow back into crucial areas including the TSA and Coast Guard. The agreement reportedly includes provisions for funding ICE separately. Despite initial resistance, prominent GOP figures like Mike Johnson and John Thune have opted to advance the funding plan, paving the way for a resolution. This comes amid days of turmoil, with infighting within the party revealing deep divisions, yet both sides express a sense of victory as the deal moves forward.
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