Trump, Democrats Say Deal Reached to Avert Shutdown; Immigration Talks to Continue
President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed a spending deal negotiated by U.S. Senate Republicans and Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, although he acknowledged one could still occur, while lawmakers continued negotiating guardrails to rein in immigration agents.
“It could happen," Trump told reporters. "I don't know."
It was unclear whether the House of Representatives would embrace the deal or when it would take up the measure.
House Speaker Mike Johnson earlier on Thursday indicated it could be difficult to get members, who are on a scheduled break, back to Washington before the chamber is regularly due to resume on Monday...
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