"The Republican-led House of Representatives has rejected the Senate-approved Homeland Security funding bill, extending the partial government shutdown even further."
"The Senate unanimously approved a funding package just after 2 a.m. on Friday to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after the 40-day shutdown."
"The deal excluded money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which has contributed to the ongoing impasse."
"The shutdown has spawned long lines and chaos at airports across the country, highlighting the impact of the funding rejection."
The Republican-led House of Representatives has rejected a Senate-approved funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which has resulted in an extended partial government shutdown. The Senate had unanimously approved the funding package to reopen the department after a 40-day shutdown that caused significant disruptions, including long lines at airports. Notably, the deal did not allocate funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Customs and Border Protection, contributing to the ongoing impasse.
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