U.S. House Passes Temporary Homeland Security Funding Bill Amid Shutdown Concerns

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a temporary funding bill aimed at ending the government shutdown, sending it to the Senate for consideration. According to Odaily, the probability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown lasting more than 48 days has risen to 92%, a 31% increase in 24 hours. The likelihood of the shutdown extending beyond 52 days is now at 54%, up 12%, and the chance of it continuing for over 60 days has climbed to 75%, a 37% increase in the same period. The event contract's trading volume has exceeded $1.1 million. The bill provides funding for each DHS agency at current levels until May 22, marking the latest attempt to end the partial government shutdown that began on February 14. It passed the House with a vote of 213-203, with three Democrats joining Republicans in support. However, the bill is not expected to pass in the Senate, potentially prolonging the partial government shutdown. Before passing the House version, the Senate's version of the funding agreement was rejected. House Speaker Johnson stated that Republicans would not support any measures to reopen the border or halt immigration enforcement.