President Trump and Senate Democrats reached an agreement aimed at keeping most of the federal government funded, easing immediate shutdown concerns as lawmakers raced against a funding deadline.
Under the agreement, funding for the majority of federal agencies would be extended through the end of the fiscal year. The deal splits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending bill from the broader package, funding the agency for two weeks at current levels while negotiations continue over unresolved immigration and enforcement issues.
The decision to isolate DHS reflects deep divisions in Congress over border security, detention authority, and recent enforcement actions. Lawmakers agreed the temporary extension would allow talks to continue without forcing a wider government shutdown tied to one of the most contentious policy areas in Washington.
Despite the agreement in principle, procedural hurdles remain. Final passage still requires approval in both chambers, and timing challenges — including the House schedule — have raised the possibility of a brief funding lapse before the legislation is fully enacted.
If approved, the deal would keep most federal operations running uninterrupted while giving lawmakers a narrow window to resolve DHS funding disputes. Leaders from both parties said negotiations are ongoing, with no guarantee a longer-term DHS agreement will be reached before the two-week extension expires.
