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Averting Crisis: US Senate Approves DHS Budget, Ending 42-Day Government Shutdown

After weeks of intense negotiations and significant disruption, the U.S. Senate has approved the Department of Homeland Security's budget, officially bringing an end to a 42-day partial government shutdown. This critical development, unfolding on March 27, 2026, promises relief for thousands of federal workers and aims to restore full functionality to vital national security and public services.