By Gabe WhisnantShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberThe Senate voted Friday to keep most of the federal government funded through the end of September after President Donald Trump struck a deal with Democrats to temporarily separate Homeland Security funding and allow debate on new limits on federal immigration raids.
The agreement came as a potential weekend shutdown loomed and followed the deaths of two protesters in Minnesota during encounters with federal agents. Under the deal, Homeland Security would be funded at current levels for two weeks while lawmakers consider Democratic demands for greater oversight and accountability of immigration enforcement.
The measure passed the Senate 71-29 and now heads to the House, where a brief partial shutdown remains possible until lawmakers return.
...This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Request Reprint & LicensingSubmit CorrectionView Editorial & AI GuidelinesIn a polarized era, the center is dismissed as bland. At Newsweek, ours is different: The Courageous Center—it's not "both sides," it's sharp, challenging and alive with ideas. We follow facts, not factions. If that sounds like the kind of journalism you want to see thrive, we need you.
When you become a Newsweek Member, you support a mission to keep the center strong and vibrant. Members enjoy: Ad-free browsing, exclusive content and editor conversations. Help keep the center courageous. Join today.
Add Newsweek as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Related Podcasts
Top Stories
NewsCatherine O’Hara, Known for ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’, Dead at 714 min read
NewsDonald Trump Allegations in New Epstein Files Release: Read in Full7 min read
For MembersNews‘Long For Change But Fear War’: Iranians Brace for US Attack15 min read
NewsDon Lemon Arrested Over Anti-ICE Protest at Minnesota Church7 min read
For MembersNewsUncommon Knowledge: Why Fat Polar Bears Are Trump’s Climate Ambassadors4 min read
For MembersAnalysisDonald Trump Just Hit Russia Harder Than Any Missile From Ukraine5 min readTrending
WeatherOld Farmer’s Almanac Predicts February Weather in Each State5 min read
College FootballSad News Surfaces on Famed Notre Dame Coach Lou Holtz3 min read
phoneWoman Accidentally Takes Pocket Photo—Internet Shocked by What’s Captured3 min read
US PoliticsJasmine Crockett’s Chances of Beating James Talarico in Texas Primary—Poll6 min read
TaxTaxpayers Issued Warning For 2026 IRS Filing Season4 min readOpinion
OpinionTrump Awards Don Lemon Journalism’s Highest Honor | Opinion4 min read
OpinionCongress Can Make Shutdowns a Thing of the Past | Opinion6 min read
OpinionWho Is the Real Kanye West? | Opinion5 min read
OpinionIs Saudi Arabia Drifting Away From the U.S.? | Opinion5 min read
OpinionThe Rise of the New Confederacy5 min read