AdvertisementJohnson faces a daunting challenge ahead, trying to muscle the funding legislation through the House while Democrats are refusing to provide the votes for speedy passage. They want to require that federal immigration agents unmask and identify themselves and are pressing for an end to roving patrols, amid other changes. House Democrats planned a private caucus call Sunday evening to assess the next steps. Last fall, Democrats sparked what became the longest federal shutdown in history, 43 days, as they protested the expiration of health insurance tax breaks. AdvertisementTrump wants quick end to shutdownThis time, the administration has signaled its interest in more quickly resolving the shutdown.

Source: Huffington Post February 02, 2026 04:29 UTC