House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown

Washington — The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will soon end the 76-day shutdown that has left many critical agencies struggling to maintain operations and pay employees. The bill was approved by voice vote, sending it to President Trump's desk. The shutdown will end once the president signs the legislation into law. The department has been shut down since Feb. …