President Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing US government shutdown is on the verge of concluding. Speaking to reporters, Trump expressed optimism, stating, ‘It looks like we’re getting very close to the shutdown ending. You’ll know it very soon.’ He reiterated his stance against allocating funds for prisoners or undocumented immigrants, suggesting Democrats acknowledge this position. The remarks follow reports of a potential deal to end the historic shutdown. Sources indicate a bipartisan group of centrist Senate Democrats, numbering at least eight, have reportedly reached an agreement with Republican leaders and the White House. This proposed resolution involves reopening the government in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care subsidies. The deal aims to end the longest government shutdown in US history by providing a temporary funding measure until January, linked to a broader package for key agency funding. The Senate was expected to vote on the agreement Sunday evening, brokered by Senators and White House officials. While the agreement doesn’t guarantee an extension of healthcare subsidies, involved Democrats anticipate future negotiations with GOP leaders on a compromise. However, Senate Democratic leadership had not yet publicly endorsed the deal, and House Democratic leaders have voiced strong opposition. The legislative path forward involves the Senate voting on a House-passed measure, which would then be amended with the negotiated funding package before returning to the House for final approval and then to the President’s desk. This process could extend over several days.
