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Senate leaders scramble to save deal and avert partial shutdown

Trump negotiated the funding deal with Senate Democrats and encouraged members of both parties to vote for it.

Senate leaders scramble to save deal and avert partial shutdown
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The Senate passed a government funding deal 71-29, funding most agencies through September while extending Homeland Security funding for two weeks. The temporary extension leaves Congress to debate possible limits on immigration enforcement, with a partial shutdown possible as the deal awaits House action.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who negotiated the funding deal with Senate Democrats and urged lawmakers to support it.

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader who negotiated over the funding deal and called for changes to immigration enforcement.

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

Senator who opposed making concessions on immigration enforcement and delayed the funding bills to secure a later vote on his bill.

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House preparing for a House vote on the Senate funding package.

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader involved in negotiations and an agreement for a later vote on Graham’s bill.

Eric Schmitt
R · MO · SEN

Missouri senator opposing restrictions on immigration enforcement in exchange for Homeland Security funding.

House Democratic leader calling for changes to Homeland Security funding.

Kristi Noem
Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Homeland Security secretary whose initial account of Pretti’s actions was contradicted by multiple videos, according to the article.

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator commenting on changes in the rhetoric surrounding the events in Minnesota.

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Senate Approves Funding Package After White House-Schumer Deal

Trump made a funding agreement with Senate Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, and the right-leaning coverage describes his role in supporting or striking that agreement. Right-leaning outlets focus on the deal’s political stakes, but split in emphasis: one stresses risks for Schumer and opposition from the left, while another centers Mike Johnson’s reservations and later support for Trump’s deal.

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