
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats struck a deal Thursday to avert a prolonged shutdown for most of the federal government, according to Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's office. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The agreement would fund all of the government except for the Department of Homeland Security through September.
Main Idea: Trump said he and Senate Democrats were close to a deal that could avert a shutdown for most of the federal government.
Key Points:
A brief shutdown could delay some government services, paychecks, and agency work for workers, patients, and small businesses if Congress and Trump do not finish the deal in time.
A deal could keep most federal services running and limit disruption for households and taxpayers if both chambers pass it soon.
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One of the two main political blocs driving the compromise and leverage in the shutdown fight.
Core agency at the center of the funding dispute and the proposed short-term extension.
Central actor announcing and promoting the shutdown deal and urging lawmakers to support it.
Central Democratic leader involved in the agreement and quoted on the shutdown negotiations.
Required chamber for final passage of the funding legislation.
Major congressional leader involved in discussions to avoid the shutdown and move the legislation.
One of the two main political blocs in the shutdown negotiations and vote.
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Key Republican negotiator whose position and comments are central to the deal’s prospects.
Platform used by Trump to publicly push the bipartisan deal and message lawmakers.