Record 76-day DHS shutdown ends

The House voted to approve the Senate-passed measure, providing relief to thousands of TSA and Coast Guard employees who had been working without pay.

While the funding restores operations for most DHS agencies, the exclusion of immigration enforcement arms reflects the deep partisan divide over the administration's mass deportation drive.

President Trump signed the bill despite earlier vows to veto any package that did not fully fund his border security priorities.

Experts warn that while the immediate crisis is over, the long-term impact on employee morale and agency stability could persist for months.