The US Congress has approved a funding measure to prevent a government shutdown, resolving a temporary impasse. The White House had warned that temporary funding for agencies like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would soon expire, potentially leading to airport disruptions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been operating without regular funding since February 14. The approval ends a dispute that began after the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration in Minneapolis led to fatalities, sparking debate over funding for the Republican president's agenda. Democrats refused to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol without changes to immigration operations after the deaths of two US citizens. Republicans did not accept a Democratic plan to fund the TSA and other parts of the DHS without funds for ICE and the Border Patrol. Although the Senate had approved a bipartisan package a month ago, the bill had stalled in the House of Representatives. To overcome the impasse, Republicans in both chambers decided to address the funding of immigration enforcement themselves through a complex 'budget reconciliation' process. The House of Representatives approved a budget resolution focused on providing $70 billion for immigration enforcement and deportations during the remainder of Trump's term and ensuring that Democrats could no longer block funding. Trump's term ends in January 2029.