Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., joined by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to members of the media on Oct. 7, 2025. The GOP leaders said Wednesday they have found a path forward to end the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security.

The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September. Republicans would then try to fund the whole agency for three years using a tactic that would not need Democratic votes.

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