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Dozens of federal agencies are set to see their funding lapse at midnight as senators work to finalize a deal on a package of spending bills.
Lawmakers have until end of day Friday to find an agreement.
The agreement includes advancing five spending bills and funding the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks as lawmakers negotiate changes to DHS and ICE.
House leaders are aiming to expedite consideration of the Senate's deal to fund the government as a shutdown looms after midnight.
Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids ac
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump names his Fed chair nominee and strikes deal with Senate Democrats to avoid a government shutdown.
A lapse in funding might only last through the weekend after Democrats and the White House struck a deal to temporarily fund immigration agencies.
Multiple outlets reported that the White House is working with Senate Democrats to avoid a prolonged shutdown.