Overview
- President Donald Trump signed the budget measure after House passage, officially ending a three‑day closure for most federal agencies.
- The package funds five of six spending bills now, with the Department of Homeland Security set aside for separate negotiations over the next two weeks.
- If no agreement is reached, DHS could face a renewed funding lapse as soon as February 14, though prior‑year money could soften the impact on ICE operations.
- The standoff centers on Democratic demands for ICE reforms following two fatal incidents in Minneapolis, including body‑worn cameras, a ban on masks or hoods for agents, and judicial warrants before migrant arrests.
- The House vote was narrowly secured after 21 Republicans opposed the plan and 21 Democrats crossed over to help it pass, following intensive lobbying by Speaker Mike Johnson and public pressure from Trump to approve it without changes.