DHS Shutdown Reaches Record Length as Congress Struggles with Funding Deal

The Department of Homeland Security's partial shutdown, which lasted over 75 days, has officially ended after the House unanimously passed a Senate-approved funding bill that President Trump subsequently signed. The shutdown, which began on February 14, became the longest agency shutdown in U.S. history, causing hardship for DHS workers who went without pay. The compromise legislation funds most DHS operations, including the Transportation Security Administration, but notably excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which are expected to receive separate funding later. House Speaker Mike Johnson reversed course to bring the Senate bill to a vote after facing pressure over missed paycheck deadlines for federal workers. While the shutdown has ended for most of DHS, the exclusion of key immigration enforcement agencies reflects ongoing congressional disputes over border security funding.