House Passes Funding to End Partial Government Shutdown, Negotiates ICE Reforms

Bipartisan Deal to End Shutdown

• 🏠 The House voted to pass a bipartisan deal to fully reopen the government after a partial government shutdown that impacted thousands of federal workers.
• 🤝 The amended bill separates Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding from other programs, extending DHS funding for two weeks to allow for negotiations.

ICE Tactics and Reforms

• protest The vote followed nationwide protests against ICE tactics in Minneapolis.
• 🗣️ Some Democratic lawmakers are demanding Congress abolish ICE, while others call for reforms to DHS policy.
• 📸 DHS Secretary Gnome stated that every agent in Minnesota will be issued a body camera effective immediately.

Negotiation Standoffs

• ⚖️ Republicans appear unwilling to abolish ICE but may negotiate certain reforms in exchange for ending sanctuary cities.
• ❓ It remains unclear what other changes Republicans would support.

Historical Context

• ⏳ This 4-day government shutdown follows the longest in US history, which lasted 43 days when Democrats unsuccessfully fought to extend healthcare subsidies.