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Partial government shutdown over immigration underway. How long will it last?

Mike Johnson said he hoped the shutdown could end by Tuesday and outlined plans for continued negotiations over DHS funding.

Partial government shutdown over immigration underway. How long will it last?
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A partial federal shutdown tied to disputes over Department of Homeland Security funding and proposed ICE reforms was underway, and Speaker Mike Johnson said he hoped a funding package could advance by Tuesday. Congress would then have two weeks to negotiate further restrictions on ICE.

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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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