"The Senate voted overnight to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, which could potentially end a 42-day standoff over immigration enforcement tactics."
"The funding deal includes TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard and cybersecurity, but Democrats have stood firm on refusing to fund ICE and border control."
"Despite the Senate's refusal to allocate funds for ICE and Customs and Border Protection, Republicans had already secured $75 billion for ICE last summer."
"President Trump announced yesterday that he is delaying the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its power plants."
The Senate approved funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security, potentially resolving a 42-day standoff over immigration enforcement. The deal excludes funding for main immigration operations and changes like mask bans for ICE officers. The partial government shutdown has affected tens of thousands of employees, including TSA agents. The funding includes TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and cybersecurity, but Democrats refuse to fund ICE. President Trump announced a delay for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, interpreting ongoing talks as progress.
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