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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 30, 2026
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US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations
The DHS, which oversees ICE and Border Control, has continued to run without routine funds since 14 February, leading to major disruptions and hours-long wait times at airports across the US. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
The US House of Representatives has voted to end a 76-day partial government shutdown by approving a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- The bill ensures funding for security officers at checkpoints and prevents disruptions at airports and US border stations.
- Key players include Democrats, who demanded reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection, and Republicans, who advocated for full funding.
- While the immediate funding deadlock is broken, the measure does not fully fund ICE or parts of Customs and Border Protection, with additional funding for these agencies to be considered in a separate bill.
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