President Donald Trump has declared that the US government shutdown is nearing its end, as a funding deal emerges from the Senate. “It looks like we’re getting very close to the shutdown ending,” Trump told reporters, reiterating his administration’s firm stance against providing funds for prisoners and undocumented immigrants. His remarks underscore the potential for a swift resolution after weeks of federal closure.
Sources have reported that a bloc of at least eight Senate Democratic centrists has reached an agreement with Republican Senate leaders and the White House. This proposed accord seeks to reopen the government by offering a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care subsidies, a central issue in the funding standoff. The development signals a possible end to the longest government shutdown in American history.
The agreement reportedly includes a short-term funding measure extending government operations until January, intended to be part of a larger package for full agency funding. The Senate was anticipated to vote on the bipartisan proposal Sunday night. The negotiations reportedly involved key centrist Democrats and Republican leadership, facilitated by White House engagement.
While the deal doesn’t contain immediate assurances on healthcare subsidies, Democratic participants in the talks expressed optimism about future bipartisan compromise. Senate Democratic leaders have reportedly convened for internal discussions on the proposal, with House Democratic leaders strongly opposing it. The legislative process would require Senate passage before moving to the House for a final vote.