What happened: The US House approved a stalled Homeland Security funding bill using a special procedure to bypass opposition within the Republican Party, with Democrats helping to pass it.
Why it matters:
- The funding bill ends a government shutdown affecting Homeland Security operations.
- It highlights bipartisan cooperation despite internal party disagreements.
MNN Take: The bill's passage restores funding to key security agencies, allowing them to resume normal functions after the shutdown.
Sources: NYTimes US