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House approves DHS funding, ends record shutdown

May 1, 2026

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.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown - AP News

Center

  • US House votes to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement
  • House Votes to End DHS Shutdown as Threats of Airport Chaos Loom

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