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Trump Presses House for Immediate Funding Vote as Partial Shutdown Persists

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  • Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., pauses to speak to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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Trump Calls for Immediate House Vote on Funding Bill President Donald Trump posted on X urging the House to pass the Senate‑crafted funding package “without delay” and warned that “there can be no changes at this time” [1][2]. He framed the shutdown as unacceptable and demanded bipartisan cooperation to reopen the government [1][2]. The appeal came as the shutdown entered its fourth day, increasing pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson.

Partial Shutdown Leaves Pentagon and DHS Unfunded Since Saturday Funding for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies expired on Saturday, marking day four of a partial shutdown on Monday [1][2]. Essential services continue, but many civilian employees face unpaid leave or furloughs while the government operates at reduced capacity [1][2]. The lapse threatens critical national‑security functions and adds urgency to congressional negotiations [1][2].

Democrats Block Bill Until ICE Enforcement Changes Adopted House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced his caucus will not advance the measure until Congress addresses ICE reforms, including unmasking agents, requiring judicial warrants, ending roving patrols, and expanding body‑camera funding beyond the $20 million already allocated [1][2]. The demand follows the recent shooting deaths of two Americans in Minneapolis, which Democrats cite as evidence of ICE accountability gaps [1]. Jeffries’ stance stalls Speaker Johnson’s ability to bring the bill to a vote.

Senate Deal Grants Temporary DHS Funding and Triggers Body‑Camera Rollout Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, approved an omnibus package that funds Homeland Security only through Feb. 13 while broader government funding passes, a compromise reached with President Trump last week [1][2]. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced immediate issuance of body‑worn cameras to ICE officers in Minneapolis, with a plan to expand nationwide as funding allows [1][2]. Meanwhile, the House Freedom Caucus and some Republicans continue to press for the SAVE Act, a citizenship‑verification voting proposal, though Rep. Anna Paulina Luna withdrew her demand after meeting Trump [1][2].

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Timeline

Jan 31, 2026 – The partial government shutdown begins as funding lapses for the Pentagon, Homeland Security and other departments, leaving essential services running but putting many workers at risk of unpaid leave or furloughs [1][2].

Feb 2, 2026 – President Donald Trump posts on social media that the government must be reopened “WITHOUT DELAY” and warns “There can be NO CHANGES at this time,” urging Republicans and Democrats to send the Senate‑crafted funding bill to his desk immediately [1][2].

Feb 2, 2026 – In a deal brokered last week between Trump and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, the Senate overwhelmingly approves an omnibus funding package that funds most of the government but limits Homeland Security funding to Feb 13, 2026[1][2].

Feb 2, 2026 – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announces that Democrats will not help Speaker Mike Johnson move the measure forward until immigration‑enforcement reforms address recent shooting deaths of two Americans in Minneapolis [1][2].

Feb 2, 2026 – Democrats press for stricter ICE rules, demanding agents be unmasked, operations require judicial warrants, roving patrols end, and body‑camera funding expand beyond the $20 million already in the bill [1][2].

Feb 2, 2026 – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem orders the immediate issuance of body‑worn cameras to ICE officers in Minneapolis and outlines a plan to expand the program nationwide as funding permits [1][2].

Feb 2, 2026 – The House Freedom Caucus and some GOP members push for full Homeland Security funding and revive the SAVE Act, a citizenship‑verification voting proposal, though Rep. Anna Paulina Luna drops the demand after meeting Trump [1].

Feb 13, 2026 (future) – The temporary Homeland Security funding expires, creating a deadline for Congress to pass a longer‑term funding solution or risk a deeper shutdown [1][2].

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