U.S. Government Shutdown Concludes as Trump Signs Funding Bill
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a funding bill, effectively concluding a partial government shutdown that lasted four days and commenced over the weekend, following significant discussions regarding the budget and immigration policies.
The House of Representatives narrowly approved the funding package after it had already cleared the Senate.
This legislation secures funding for most government agencies through the end of September, with the exception of the Department of Homeland Security, which received temporary funding as part of a compromise.
It is important to note that the Department of Homeland Security oversees federal operations related to immigration, and its interim funding is set to expire next Friday.
Trump urged for immediate action to sign the bill via his "Truth Social" platform, highlighting the necessity for the law to be enacted "immediately" after its passage by Congress.
This marks the second partial shutdown during Trump's second term, and it is significantly shorter than the previous shutdown that extended for 43 days in November 2025, which holds the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
The recent shutdown coincided with a tragic event in Minneapolis, where two American citizens were shot during deportation operations conducted by the Trump administration, igniting widespread national debate.
With the resolution of the shutdown, government operations are set to resume as usual, although the situation regarding the Department of Homeland Security remains in a temporary state pending a long-term resolution.
