US House votes 217–214 to end brief government shutdown, clears bill for Trump to sign; DHS funding talks continue
The US House of Representatives voted 217-214 on Tuesday (February 3) to pass a government funding package, effectively ending a brief federal government shutdown that began on Saturday (January 31). The legislation now moves to President Donald Trump, who has said he will sign it “immediately.” The broad spending bill funds 11 of the 12…