Lawmakers Reach Deal to Avert Partial Government Shutdown

Deal to Avert Government Shutdown

• 🤝 Democrats and the White House have reached a deal to avert a partial government shutdown.
• 🏛️ The compromise involves removing funding for the Department of Homeland Security from a large spending package.
• 💸 Instead, separate spending bills will be passed to fund agencies like the Department of Transportation, Treasury (including the IRS), and Health and Human Services.

Funding Fight and Policy Goals

• 💥 The funding fight was influenced by deadly shootings in Minneapolis.
• 📜 Senator Schumer pushed for reforms to ICE, including ending roving patrols, enforcing accountability with use-of-force guidelines, and requiring agents to remove face masks and turn on body cameras.

Potential for Brief Shutdown

• ⏳ While the Senate is expected to pass the measures, the House is out of session until next week.
• ⚠️ A partial government shutdown is still possible, with funding for some agencies set to lapse on Saturday, though it could be very brief.