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Democrats reach deal with White House, Senate Republicans to avert government shutdown

Schumer announced the agreement and pressed for a short-term DHS extension and changes to ICE practices.

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Senate negotiators reached a bipartisan funding agreement that would extend Homeland Security funding for two weeks and fund other agencies through September, but senators had not cleared it before leaving Thursday. The House would still need to approve the bills, leaving the shutdown deadline unresolved.

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Chuck Schumer D · NY · SEN

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader and negotiator of the funding agreement

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader and negotiator of the funding agreement

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Christopher Murphy
D · CT · SEN

Connecticut senator who argued a two-week extension could still leave people at risk

Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Republican senator who said he was blocking the package

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House, whose chamber would need to approve the bills

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who urged lawmakers to support the agreement

Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security

Oklahoma senator who argued two weeks might not be enough time to pass a new DHS funding bill

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Senate Approves Funding Package After Deal With Schumer

Outlets describe Schumer as involved in negotiations over a Senate funding package that still required House action. Center outlets focus on House Democrats' frustration with their role in negotiations and differing accounts from Schumer and Jeffries. Right-leaning outlets describe the funding agreement while emphasizing political risks for Schumer and opposition from the party's left.

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