Bipartisan Move Resolves Homeland Security Shutdown, Leaves Immigration Enforcement Pending

The US House voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding immigration enforcement, thereby ending the agency's longest shutdown. The bill, now awaiting President Trump's signature, doesn't cover his full immigration agenda. Meanwhile, stalled US-Iran talks affect oil prices, and budget discussions continue in the Senate.

In a significant legislative development, the US House of Representatives on Thursday voted to fund the core functions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), excluding immigration enforcement activities. This move effectively ends the agency's longest shutdown and averts potential airport disruptions across the country.

The bill now awaits President Donald Trump's signature and addresses several key areas of concern, although much of his immigration agenda remains unfunded. During intense Senate hearings, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions about a historic USD 1.5 trillion military budget while addressing Iran war tactics and military culture reform.

Amidst these national discussions, the price of Brent crude oil surged due to stalled US-Iran negotiations, causing concern over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, in the House, budget reconciliation is being used to address immigration enforcement funding, previously stalled by partisan divides.