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The Latest: Speaker Johnson faces tough choices on partial government shutdown and debate over ICE

Johnson is trying to move a funding package through the House and is counting on help from President Trump.

The Latest: Speaker Johnson faces tough choices on partial government shutdown and debate over ICE
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to advance a federal funding package and avoid a prolonged partial shutdown as debate over immigration enforcement intensifies. A Senate-approved plan would fund the Department of Homeland Security temporarily through Feb. 13, giving Congress a deadline to seek agreement on ICE restrictions.

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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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