On Thursday, the House passed a bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the agency’s shutdown.

DHS operations halted because Democrats and Republicans disagreed over President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Democrats wanted more restrictions on immigration enforcement, while Republicans pushed for more funding for ICE. Negotiations eventually failed, leading to a halt in funding for DHS.

However, the shutdown caused major disruptions. Federal workers faced uncertainty about their pay, while airport security screening experienced delays and confusion due to understaffing. The White House warned that it was running short of money to continue operations.

Disagreements within the Republican Party also delayed the bill for several weeks. Some conservatives opposed the measure because it did not provide enough funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As a result, House leaders postponed the vote until Thursday, when House Republicans voted to allocate $70 billion to immigration enforcement.

Despite the bill’s passage, Republicans are still seeking additional funding for immigration enforcement, with political debate and negotiations expected to continue in Congress.