House approves DHS funding, ends record shutdown
Summary
The House passed a Department of Homeland Security funding bill, previously approved by the Senate, to end the longest partial government shutdown in US history, funding most of the agency including the TSA.
How coverage differs
- Left: House finally ends record shutdown, restoring essential government functions Left-leaning outlets report the House approval of the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, which officially ended the record-long government shutdown. They highlight the restoration of services and the relief for federal workers affected by the 35-day closure.
- Center: Lawmakers approve DHS funding, ending longest government shutdown Center outlets factually report the House vote to approve the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, ending the record-long government shutdown. They note the bill's passage resolves the impasse over immigration enforcement and prevents further disruptions like airport chaos.