What happened: The Senate passed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE and Border Patrol, while restoring funds for federal airport security workers. The House is expected to review the bill on Friday.
Why it matters:
- Restoring funding for airport security helps maintain safety and operations at airports.
- Excluding ICE and Border Patrol funding may prolong uncertainty for immigration enforcement agencies.
MNN Take: This funding measure aims to resolve the partial DHS shutdown by prioritising key security functions, though some agencies remain unfunded pending further decisions.
Sources: NYTimes US