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House gears up to take Senate's government shutdown deal with rare Sunday meeting

House leaders are aiming to expedite consideration of the Senate's deal to fund the government as a shutdown looms after midnight.

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Government shutdown deadline just hours away as Senate works to pass funding deal

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Senate passes funding deal, sends to House for final approval

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What time does Senate vote today on DHS deal, government shutdown?

Even though the U.S. Senate on Jan. 29 reached a deal to fund the government, it might still shutdown.

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Senate votes to approve government funding deal; Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed chair nominee

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Trump, Democrats Say Deal Reached to Avert Shutdown

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Shutdown deadline nears as Senate struggles to finalize DHS funding

If the midnight deadline isn't met, the shutdown would begin January 31.

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U.S. government shutdown appears imminent

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Democrats block government funding package in Senate as negotiations continue to avert shutdown

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Trump-backed funding bill clears the Senate, putting pressure on House to quickly end shutdown

The Senate has put Congress on path to stave off another prolonged government shutdown, approving a major spending deal struck with the White House that only temporarily funds the Department of Homeland Security to allow for long-term negotiations on federal immigration enforcement.

Senate to move ahead with spending deal but shutdown appears inevitable

Senate Democrats say Republicans have agreed to separate DHS funding from a package of five other appropriations bills that have already passed the House but have not yet cleared the Senate.

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Here’s where House and Senate retirements stand for 2026

Almost 11% of lawmakers are looking to make a change after the 2026 midterm elections, with several in both chambers either retiring or seeking higher office. The House received its first departure on Jan.

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Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats held a conference call Sunday to discuss their strategy after they made it clear they will block a Department of Homeland Security funding bill if it does not include cha

Senate Leaders Scramble to Save Bipartisan Deal and Avert Partial Government Shutdown at Midnight

Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids ac

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Senate Democrats and White House strike deal to avert shutdown, continue ICE debate

The deal could be approved by the Senate as early as Thursday night, but would still need House approval before midnight Friday to avert another government shutdown.