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Spending package ends partial shutdown, funds government through September President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion spending bill on Feb 3, ending the four‑day partial shutdown and providing full funding for all federal agencies through Sept 30 while limiting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations to Feb 13 [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]. The House approved the measure by a narrow 217‑214 vote, with 21 Democrats joining Republicans and 21 Republicans siding with Democrats [3][5][6][8][9][10][14][15]. The Senate passed the companion package 71‑29, separating DHS funding from the main appropriations to give lawmakers time for immigration‑policy negotiations [2][4][11][12][14][16][17][18][19][20]. President Trump urged a “no‑changes” vote and posted on Truth Social that the bill must be sent to his desk without delay [2][7][8][9][10][13][15][16][17][19].

Bipartisan body‑camera compromise emerges amid ICE controversy DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that all Homeland Security officers in Minneapolis will receive body‑worn cameras immediately, marking the only bipartisan concession in the negotiations [1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]. The $20 million allocation for cameras is included in the spending bill, and Noem signaled plans to expand the program nationwide as funding permits [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]. Democrats cite the camera rollout as a baseline demand, while Republicans view it as a limited concession that does not address broader ICE reform requests [1][3][4][7][8][9][11][12][13][15][16][17][18][19][20].

Democrats push sweeping ICE reforms tied to the two‑week DHS stopgap Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries demand that ICE agents be unmasked, carry visible identification, obtain judicial warrants before raids, end “roving patrols,” and submit to independent oversight and a code of conduct [1][3][4][7][8][9][11][12][13][15][16][17][18][19][20]. They also seek a ban on agents wearing masks and mandatory body‑camera use beyond Minneapolis [1][3][4][7][8][9][11][12][13][15][16][17][18][19][20]. The Democratic caucus threatens to withhold any further DHS funding after Feb 13 unless these reforms are enacted, creating a potential second shutdown [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][15][16][17][18][19][20].

Republican leaders reject most reform demands, doubt deal before deadline Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have ruled out Democratic calls for ICE agents to be unmasked or for ending sanctuary cities, emphasizing that such measures are “non‑starter” items [1][2][5][6][8][9][10][13][14][15][18][19]. GOP lawmakers also oppose attaching additional provisions such as the SAVE Act, though some Freedom Caucus members initially pushed for full DHS funding [8][9][10][14]. Both chambers expressed skepticism that a comprehensive ICE‑reform agreement can be reached before the Feb 13 funding cutoff, warning that the shutdown could extend if negotiations stall [1][13][15][16][18][19].

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Timeline

Jan 24, 2026 – Democrats urge the Senate to block DHS funding after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, arguing that ICE must leave the city and that the bill lacks adequate reforms; they cite the earlier killing of Renee Good as evidence of a pattern of violence. [24]

Jan 25, 2026 – Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer posts on X that Democrats will vote “no” on any spending package containing DHS money, calling the Minneapolis shooting “appalling” and the bill “woefully inadequate to rein in the abuses of ICE.” [21]

Jan 26, 2026 – Senate Democrats announce they will block the DHS appropriations bill following the Minneapolis shooting, raising the risk of a partial shutdown when funding expires Jan 30; House leaders plan to reconvene to modify the appropriations package. [20]

Jan 26, 2026 – Lawmakers cite the ICU‑nurse shooting as a catalyst for the funding debate, with the House preparing to vote on a revised six‑bill package and Democrats demanding major ICE reforms tied to any DHS funding. [19]

Jan 28, 2026 – Prediction‑market odds of a shutdown climb above 75 % after the Minneapolis ICE shootings; Senate Democrats present a “masks off, body cameras on” list demanding ICE agents wear identification, use warrants, and end roving patrols, while Republicans warn a DHS funding freeze would endanger border security. [17]

Jan 28, 2026 – Democrats push a sweeping ICE overhaul, demanding mandatory body cameras, mask removal, and patrol limits, while the Congressional Hispanic Caucus proposes diverting $75 billion from immigration enforcement, highlighting intra‑party pressure on immigration policy. [18]

Jan 29, 2026 – The White House and Senate intensify talks to split DHS funding from the broader appropriations bill, aiming for a two‑week stopgap that would keep most agencies funded through September while ICE reforms are debated. [16]

Jan 30, 2026 – Senate leaders race to preserve the bipartisan spending deal, agreeing to separate DHS funding for a two‑week extension and inserting Democratic “guardrails” such as mandatory body‑camera funding for ICE agents; Lindsey Graham objects to language he says treats ICE unfairly. [14][13][12]

Jan 30, 2026 – Democrats and the White House finalize a two‑week DHS stopgap, with President Trump praising the bipartisan effort on social media and urging a “much needed Bipartisan ‘YES’ vote.” [29]

Jan 30, 2026 – The Senate passes the $1.2 trillion spending bill 71‑29, funding most agencies through September and providing a two‑week DHS extension, after intense negotiations sparked by the Minneapolis killings; Schumer calls the nation “reaching a breaking point” and demands ICE mask bans and body‑camera use. [26][27][12]

Jan 31, 2026 – The funding lapse begins at midnight Saturday as the Senate’s bill funds all agencies except DHS, which receives only a two‑week allocation; the White House orders agencies to prepare shutdown plans, noting the 2025 43‑day shutdown as a cautionary precedent. [3]

Feb 1, 2026 – House Speaker Mike Johnson tells Meet the Press that Republicans will back the funding bill to keep the government open, while the Senate’s 71‑29 package awaits House action and President Trump urges a bipartisan “YES” vote to avoid a shutdown. [11]

Feb 2, 2026 – The partial shutdown enters its third day as the Senate’s two‑week DHS stopgap remains in place; Democrats continue to demand ICE reforms such as mandatory body cameras and mask bans, linking them to any further DHS funding. [2]

Feb 3, 2026 – President Trump signs the $1.2 trillion budget, ending the partial shutdown; the bill funds DHS only through Feb 13, a compromise tied to the Minneapolis shootings, and Trump warns there can be “no changes” to the legislation. [1][6][7][8][9][10]

Feb 4, 2026 – ICE reform talks stall as DHS funding expires in two weeks, raising the prospect of a shutdown that could halt airport security and Coast Guard operations; DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announces mandatory body‑camera deployment for all Homeland Security officers in Minneapolis. [5]

Feb 2026 (future) – The Kennedy Center is slated to close for two years starting July 4 for renovations, and the administration launches “Project Vault,” a $12 billion rare‑earth mineral stockpile aimed at reducing reliance on China. [7]

2025 (historical) – The previous government shutdown, lasting 43 days from October 1 to November 14, 2025, becomes the longest in U.S. history, costing $11 billion in GDP and furloughing 900,000 workers, providing a backdrop for lawmakers’ urgency to avoid a repeat. [3][4]

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