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  • WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 23: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks during the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Anti-abortion activists attended the annual march to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s, now overturned, 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which legalized abortion in all 50 states. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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    WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 23: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks during the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Anti-abortion activists attended the annual march to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s, now overturned, 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling which legalized abortion in all 50 states. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a press conference to stop ICE violence at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 30, 2026, following the vote on a major government funding package. (Photo by Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images)
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    US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a press conference to stop ICE violence at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 30, 2026, following the vote on a major government funding package. (Photo by Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images) Source Full size
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  • President Trump speaks in the Oval Office, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Washington, before signing a spending bill that will end a partial shutdown.
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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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  • President Trump speaks in the Oval Office, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Washington, before signing a spending bill that will end a partial shutdown.
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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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Bill Signed After Narrow House Vote, Funding Most Agencies Through September President Donald Trump signed the $1.2 trillion spending package on Feb 3, 2026, ending the partial shutdown that began Jan 31 [1][3]. The House approved the measure 217‑214, with 21 Democrats joining Republicans in favor and an equal number crossing party lines to oppose it [2][4]. The Senate had already cleared the bill 71‑29 the previous week [16][20]. The legislation funds all major departments through Sept 30, but allocates only a two‑week stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) [3][4][6].

DHS Funding Runs Only Until Feb 13, Prompting Immediate Funding Cliff Concerns The package provides DHS financing through Feb 13, creating a short‑term funding gap that could trigger another shutdown if Congress does not act [3][8][13]. Lawmakers warned that the two‑week bridge is “an impossibility” given the contentious immigration reforms tied to the extension [4][13]. Democrats have pledged to withhold further DHS money unless substantial ICE restrictions are adopted, setting a Feb 13 showdown as the next flashpoint [2][5][9]. The deadline also raises worries for agencies such as TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard that rely on DHS appropriations [6][10].

Democrats Tie ICE Reform Demands to DHS Funding, Emphasizing Body‑Cameras and Unmasking House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries insisted that any additional DHS funding must include “dramatic change” to ICE, including mandatory body‑camera use, removal of masks, and stricter warrant requirements [4][5][8][17]. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced an immediate rollout of body‑worn cameras for Minneapolis officers, with a plan for nationwide expansion [6][7][11]. The push follows the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis, which intensified calls for accountability [3][14][18]. While Republicans have resisted many of these reforms, a few hard‑line GOP members initially demanded a voter‑ID amendment before supporting the bill [6][9][10].

Political Ripple Effects Include Approval Dip, Immigration Debate, and International Outreach A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released Jan 28‑29 showed Trump’s overall approval slipping to 45 percent, down from 47 percent in December [2]. On the same day he signed the bill, Trump met Colombian President Gustavo Petro to discuss security cooperation and trade issues [1]. He also announced that Bill and Hillary Clinton would testify before the House Oversight Committee in the ongoing Epstein investigation [1]. Additionally, Trump reiterated his call for federal control of elections, a claim rejected by Senate Majority Leader John Thune [1].

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Timeline

Nov 12, 2025 – Congress signs a bipartisan three‑bill package that temporarily funds the government and postpones a broader budget fight for three months, creating a stopgap that lawmakers must replace before the Jan 30 deadline [25][30].

Jan 5, 2026 – Leaders warn that the Jan 30 budget deadline looms; failure to pass a new appropriations bill could trigger a shutdown similar to the 43‑day 2025 impasse, while Democrats push to revive ACA subsidies and debate war‑powers after Trump’s Venezuela strikes [25][30].

Jan 8, 2026 – Liberal Democrats, led by Rep. Jimmy Gómez and Sen. Chris Murphy, demand ICE funding be made a “red line” in the spending fight, but moderate Democrats caution against tying immigration policy to the deadline [24].

Jan 20, 2026 – A 1,059‑page bipartisan $1.2 trillion minibus is released, funding Defense, Labor, HHS and other agencies through Sept 30 and setting the Jan 30 shutdown deadline [23].

Jan 21, 2026 – Negotiators unveil the $1.2 trillion spending minibus, including $10 billion for ICE and $20 million for body‑camera purchases, while progressive Democrats signal they will oppose the package unless ICE reforms are stronger [22].

Jan 22, 2026 – The House passes the four final spending bills, funding Defense, Education, Transportation and HHS, and pushes the Homeland Security bill through 220‑207 despite Democratic objections tied to the Minneapolis Renee Good shooting [21].

Jan 23, 2026 – The House marks up the DHS appropriations bill, approving $64.4 billion for DHS (including $10 billion for ICE) with a 220‑207 vote; seven Democrats break ranks, prompting primary challenges, while Rep. Thomas Massie is the lone Republican dissenting [19][20].

Jan 24, 2026 – Border Patrol agent kills ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, sparking outrage; prediction markets see shutdown odds jump to ~75 % and Democrats intensify demands for ICE reforms before voting on DHS funding [18].

Jan 25, 2026 – Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer posts on X that Democrats will block any DHS funding bill unless it contains “masks off, body cameras on” reforms, raising shutdown odds to ~77 % and warning of a partial shutdown on Jan 31 [17][29].

Jan 26, 2026 – Lawmakers weigh DHS funding options as the House plans to reconvene after a week‑long recess; proposals include stripping DHS from the six‑bill package, a move opposed by Senate Appropriations chair Susan Collins [16].

Jan 27, 2026 – Senate leaders report that rank‑and‑file opposition stalls a swift vote on the bipartisan funding deal, leaving the midnight Friday shutdown deadline in jeopardy [12].

Jan 28, 2026 – Prediction markets show a >75 % chance of a shutdown after the Minneapolis ICE shootings; Democrats demand sweeping ICE reforms (body cameras, mask removal, ending roving patrols), while Republicans warn a DHS funding lapse would endanger border security [14][15].

Jan 29, 2026 – The White House and Senate intensify talks to split DHS funding from the broader package, aiming to keep most agencies open while negotiating ICE limits; Schumer insists on “enforceable code of conduct” provisions [13].

Jan 30, 2026 – Democrats and the White House reach a two‑week DHS stopgap, separating homeland‑security funding from the $1.2 trillion package; Senate leaders note “snags” but Trump urges a “much needed Bipartisan ‘YES’ vote” on social media [28][27].

Jan 31, 2026 – The Senate passes the bipartisan spending bill 71‑29, funding most agencies through Sept 30 and extending DHS for two weeks, after intense debate over ICE reforms sparked by the Pretti and Good killings [11][26].

Feb 1, 2026 – House Speaker Mike Johnson tells Fox News Sunday that a quick vote is unlikely, meaning the partial shutdown could extend into the week as Democrats press for stricter ICE limits and a rule vote looms [8][9].

Feb 2, 2026 – The partial shutdown enters its third day; the Senate’s five‑bill package omits full‑year DHS funding, prompting Democrats to demand body‑camera mandates and mask bans for agents while the FAA and BLS report delays [2].

Feb 3, 2026 – President Trump signs the $1.2 trillion spending package, ending the three‑day shutdown, funding about 75 % of agencies, preserving NIH, Pell Grants and a military pay raise, but leaving DHS with only a two‑week stopgap; he personally calls Rep. Anna Paulina Luna to secure a voter‑ID amendment [5][7].

Feb 4, 2026 – Trump signs the same $1.2 trillion bill hours after the House’s narrow 217‑214 approval, reiterates calls to “take over” elections, meets Colombian President Gustavo Petro on security cooperation, and announces the Kennedy Center’s two‑year closure starting July 4 and a $12 billion “Project Vault” rare‑earth reserve [1][6][7].

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