US Senate Reaches Deal to Fund Government

US President Donald Trump announced that Republicans and Democrats in the Senate have reached a deal to move forward with a funding package, approving funding for several government agencies until September 2026. However, funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was removed from the package due to Democratic concerns over the agency's actions, particularly regarding immigration enforcement. The DHS funding will continue at its current level for two weeks while negotiations continue. The deal was endorsed by Trump, who expressed hope for bipartisan support. The spending bill had previously failed to advance in the Senate due to opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. The removal of the DHS bill from the package means it will need to be re-approved by the House of Representatives when they return on Monday.

The US Senate has reached a deal to fund the government and continue negotiations on reforms to immigration enforcement ahead of a shutdown deadline. The agreement involves removing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill from a broader package of six spending bills and extending DHS funding at current levels for two weeks. The deal faces uncertainty due to opposition from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is concerned about criticism of federal immigration agents. The House of Representatives is not set to return until Monday, making a lapse in funding likely. President Trump has expressed support for the agreement, calling for a bipartisan 'YES' vote.

US President Donald Trump has endorsed a bipartisan deal to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. The deal, negotiated between Senate Republicans and Democrats, would fund the majority of the government until September and provide temporary funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The agreement comes amid controversy surrounding the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis, which has led to Democratic demands for curbs on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump's approval rating has dropped to 37% due to his administration's immigration crackdown.