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🇺🇸 Shutdown Over: Federal Agencies Reopen After Trump Approves Funding Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill, officially ending a partial federal government shutdown that began on January 31, 2026 after Congress failed to complete all annual appropriations on time. The legislation was passed by the House of Representatives on a narrow 217-214 vote and had previously cleared the Senate, paving the way for Trump’s signature.

The funding package covers most federal agencies through Sept. 30, 2026, including key departments such as Defense, Education, Health and Human Services, Transportation, and Housing. It also provides a temporary two-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — through February 13 — offering lawmakers additional time to negotiate disputed immigration policy provisions.

In signing the bill, President Trump described the deal as a “victory for the American people”, and directed federal agencies to reopen “in a prompt and orderly manner” starting immediately, with furloughed workers returning to their duties. The Office of Management and Budget issued guidance ensuring affected employees resume work and receive pay as government operations normalize.

The compromise measure ends the shutdown but sets the stage for renewed legislative battles over DHS and immigration enforcement policy. Democrats have pushed for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as part of broader oversight measures, while Republicans emphasize funding stability and broader appropriations.