Summary
Senate leaders are working quickly to pass a spending deal to avoid a partial government shutdown. Democrats have agreed with President Donald Trump to keep the Department of Homeland Security funded separately for two weeks while discussing immigration enforcement rules. Senate leaders are trying to gather enough support to pass the funding package.
Key Facts
- The Senate is trying to pass a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown.
- Democrats made a deal with President Trump to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks.
- This temporary funding allows time for Congress to discuss changes to immigration enforcement.
- The deal comes after two protesters were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
- The spending deal will fund most of the government through September.
- President Trump urged both parties to support the bipartisan spending package.
- Senate leaders are working to secure enough support to pass the bill.
