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Deal struck to keep government funded, Trump and Democrats say [View all]
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Source: Politico
The agreement would allow for passage of full-year funding for most federal agencies while extending DHS for two weeks.
The deal would provide funding through Sept. 30 for most departments and agencies, while providing a short-term stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security.
A spokesperson for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said the deal would provide a two-week extension of current DHS funding levels, giving lawmakers time to negotiate new restrictions on the department’s immigration enforcement operations.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/29/shutdown-spending-deal-trump-00756372
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