Trump signed the budget package that ended the government shutdown.

The Government Shutdown in the U.S. Has Ended

U.S. President Donald Trump ended the federal government's 4-day partial shutdown by signing the budget package approved by Congress. This temporary solution was a critical step in securing contracts and budgets for many federal agencies.

Details of the Budget Package

The decision includes provisions that ensure funding for the Defense, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, Labor, and Education departments until the end of September. Additionally, two weeks of temporary funding has been secured for the Department of Homeland Security.

During a ceremony at the White House, Trump stated, “I am pleased to sign a financially responsible package that not only reopens the federal government but also supports programs important to the American people.”

Cause of the Government Shutdown

The primary reason for the federal government shutdown in the U.S. was the expiration of the temporary budget and the inability to complete the new budget law in a timely manner. The Senate approved the budget package on January 30; however, the House of Representatives not convening over the weekend led to delays in voting.

Disagreements Over the Department of Homeland Security

Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans went through a challenging process, particularly due to disagreements over the budget of the Department of Homeland Security. Following the incidents in Minneapolis, there were calls to revise the budget for ICE. Ultimately, the budget for the Department of Homeland Security was removed from the funding package for other departments, and a temporary solution was sought.