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GOP leaders labor for support on ending partial government shutdown

Johnson secured House approval of the funding bill and said he expected negotiators to reach a Homeland Security funding agreement.

GOP leaders labor for support on ending partial government shutdown
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President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion funding bill after the House approved it 217-214, ending a partial federal shutdown. The bill funds Homeland Security only through Feb. 13, setting up another dispute over immigration enforcement.

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House who led efforts to pass the funding package

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Donald Trump
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President who signed the funding bill and urged Republicans to support it

John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader expressing doubt about a Homeland Security funding deal

House Democratic Leader opposing further temporary Homeland Security funding without changes

House Republican Conference chair pictured with Johnson before a procedural vote

Steve Scalise
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House Majority Leader pictured with Johnson before a procedural vote

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Trump Signs Funding Bill Ending Partial Government Shutdown

The House passed a funding package intended to end the partial shutdown, and Johnson worked to secure support for it. Center outlets stress Johnson's challenge in assembling votes amid disputes over Homeland Security funding and ICE restrictions. Right-leaning outlets emphasize passage as a route out of the shutdown, with Fox News also highlighting Johnson's support for Trump's deal after earlier reservations.

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