Record-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown ends

Naijaonpoint_ng | 02-05-2026 06:16pm |

The House of Representatives approved a Senate-passed bill on Thursday that provides funding for various components of the Department of Homeland Security, effectively concluding a 75-day shutdown of the agency. This legislative action was supported by President Donald Trump, who had called on lawmakers to expedite the bill's passage. Following the approval, the President signed the measure into law later that afternoon, ensuring continued operations for critical agencies within DHS, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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