Congress Reopens Key Parts of DHS, Excludes ICE Funding Amid GOP Infighting
Congress has voted to reopen significant portions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), following a prolonged shutdown due to internal GOP disputes. The decision marks a significant concession by House GOP leaders, particularly Speaker Mike Johnson, who faced mounting pressure from centrists within his party. The bill, which excludes funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was passed by a voice vote, a move that avoided a recorded vote that could have further divided the party. The shutdown had led to operational disruptions, notably causing long lines at airports, and was on the brink of affecting DHS employee paychecks. The Trump administration had previously warned that the department was nearing the exhaustion of emergency funds used to pay staff during the shutdown. 
