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,” Trumpposted 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…
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