Senate approves funding deal to rally behind deal struck by Trump and Democrats

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Chris Stein in WashingtonJanuary 31, 2026 at 12:49 AM

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The US Senate approved a government funding package in a 71-29 vote, following a deal between President Trump and Democrats. The agreement came after Senate Democrats initially blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) due to the deaths of two US citizens in Minneapolis involving immigration enforcement agents. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer negotiated a deal to pass five spending bills with bipartisan support, funding departments like defense and health through September. DHS funding will be addressed with a two-week stopgap measure to allow for negotiations on immigration enforcement reforms, including body cameras and a code of conduct for ICE agents. A partial government shutdown is expected through the weekend as the House of Representatives, currently out of session, needs to approve the package on Monday.

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