President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats said Thursday an agreement has been reached to fund the federal government as a Friday midnight deadline for a partial shutdown approaches.
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.
“I am working hard with Congress to ensure that we are able to fully fund the Government, without delay,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Hopefully, both Republicans and Democrats will give a very much needed Bipartisan ‘YES’ Vote.”
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.
The agreement hasn’t been announced on the Senate floor as party leaders try to arrange for swift passage, possibly as soon as Thursday night. Senate GOP leadership aides said they are surveying members to try to shake loose any potential snags or amendment requests.
Even if the Senate quickly signs off on the deal, a partial government shutdown could still happen early Saturday morning, since the House is in recess and not scheduled to return until Monday. Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday it will take days to bring his members back into town, though Trump’s endorsement could help speed things along.
