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.

The U.S. Senate sent a $1.2 trillion government funding package back to the House for approval Friday night, ensuring a partial government shutdown over the weekend. The package includes five of the six remaining appropriations bills – funding State-Foreign Affairs,

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The House is voting Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.

House Republicans are warning the Senate against making any changes to a government funding package that includes funds for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), saying any reforms sought by Democrats would not clear the House and would lead to a government shutdown at the end of the week.

House conservatives are expressing skepticism as Senate Democrats and the White House announce a deal has been reached to fund the government without a long-term DHS funding bill.

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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