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The agreement buys Congress time to hammer out a plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security — Democrats have demanded reforms to the agency after federal agents killed U.S. citizens in Minnesota.
Senate leaders are trying to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown this weekend.
Discussion continues in Washington over the future of Operation Metro Surge in the state of Minnesota. The U.S. Senate convened today, and both senators from Minnesota took the floor to urge the Trump administration to withdraw agents from the Twin Cities.
Will the government shut down this week? Here's the latest on the Senate vote to fund spending bills to keep it open. Will they vote today?
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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session | Senators, representatives discuss budget plans for upcoming term
By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood and Annika Hauer Read Story
Democrats struck a rare deal with President Donald Trump Thursday to separate funding for the Homeland Security Department from a broad government spending bill.