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By Open Chronicle Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government is poised to resume full operations after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a crucial spending package Tuesday, ending a partial government shutdown that had gripped the nation for three days.
The measure, which passed with bipartisan support following intense pressure from the White House, seeks to avoid a repeat of the record-breaking 43-day shutdown that paralyzed the country late last year. President Donald Trump, who advocated strongly for the bill’s passage, confirmed via Truth Social that he would sign the legislation “immediately” upon its arrival at his desk.
The partial US government shutdown ended after President Trump signed a funding deal he negotiated with Senate Democrats.
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Breaking the Deadlock
Congress Ends Shutdown
House just approved the funding bill
documents already sent to Trump for signature
once the president signs, government reopens and work resumes immediately
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The partial shutdown began at midnight Saturday after a sharp dispute over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding and the administration’s immigration crackdown. The impasse left approximately 45% of the federal workforce in limbo and shuttered various agencies, including parts of the Pentagon and Treasury.
“I am working hard with Speaker Johnson to get the current funding deal… through the House and to my desk,” President Trump stated. “We cannot have another long, pointless, and destructive Shutdown that will hurt our Country so badly.”
The Senate had previously approved the legislation, which reopens agencies funded under five regular appropriations bills while providing a short-term stopgap for the DHS.
The “Alex Pretti” Shadow
While the current bill provides a reprieve, the path forward remains fraught with political landmines. The legislation sets a new deadline of February 13 for DHS funding, leaving a narrow 10-day window for Congress to negotiate deep-seated disagreements over immigration enforcement.
Tensions have been exacerbated by the recent fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old registered nurse, during an immigration enforcement operation. Senate Democrats have indicated they may block future DHS funding if the bill does not include significant changes to how such operations are conducted.
Return to Regular Order
Republican leaders hailed the vote as a victory for “regular order,” arguing that the package implements administration priorities while maintaining fiscal restraint. House Appropriations Committee members emphasized that the bill provides year-long certainty for critical sectors, including veterans’ affairs and agriculture, even as the battle over the border continues.
For now, federal employees are expected to return to work on Wednesday, bringing a swift conclusion to a disruption that many in Washington feared could have spiraled into a much longer crisis.