Senate, House and funding package
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Senate Democrats and a few Republicans on Thursday blocked a major government funding package that needs to pass by 11:59 p.m. Friday to avoid a government shutdown, signaling that negotiations between President Trump and Senate Democrats still have a way to go before reaching a deal.
President Donald Trump's endorsement of a Senate spending deal will likely pave the way to its passage and avert another lengthy government shutdown.
Trump names his Fed chair nominee and strikes a deal with Senate Democrats ahead of a government shutdown deadline.
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion funding deal to end the four-day partial government shutdown Tuesday, sending it to President Trump’s desk for his expected signature.