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#TrumpEndsShutdown Trump Ends Partial Government Shutdown: What's Next? President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill, ending the partial shutdown that began over the weekend. The bill, passed by the House with a 217-214 vote, funds the government through September 30, with the Department of Homeland Security receiving funding until February 13. The shutdown, which affected several key departments, was triggered by disagreements over immigration enforcement and funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats had demanded changes to immigration policies, citing the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis. Trump hailed the bill as "a great victory for the American people," while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned that Democrats would not support further temporary funding without substantial changes to immigration operations. The bill's passage sets the stage for intense negotiations over Homeland Security funding, with Democrats pushing for reforms to ensure accountability and prevent future tragedies ¹ ⁴. *Key Points:* - *Government Funding*: The bill funds the government through September 30, with DHS funding until February 13. - *Immigration Reforms*: Democrats demand changes to immigration enforcement, citing the Pretti and Good shootings. - *Negotiations Ahead*: Intense talks expected over Homeland Security funding and immigration reforms.