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The partial government shutdown is officially over. Now the real fight begins.

Lawmakers were able to send a funding package to the president’s desk Tuesday. But there’s little hope that a Homeland Security funding bill is actually coming.

President Donald Trump, center, surrounded by members of the House and Senate in the Oval Office. Out of focus on the desk is a red hat that says "AMERICA IS BACK!"
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Feb. 3, 2026, during a bill signing to end the partial government shutdown.Yuri Gripas / Abaca / Bloomberg via Getty Images

Mychael Schnell is a reporter for MS NOW.

Syedah Asghar

Syedah Asghar covers Congress for MSNBC.

Jack Fitzpatrick covers Congress for MS NOW. He previously reported for Bloomberg Government, Morning Consult and National Journal. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from Arizona State University.