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Government Funding Deal Delayed Amid Lawmaker Objections

1/31/2026

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A bipartisan deal to fund the government and avert a January 30 shutdown faced delays due to lawmakers' objections.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate leaders brokered the deal, including funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Despite Trump's endorsement, at least one senator objected, delaying a quick vote and pushing it to Friday.
Democrats supported the funding as negotiations continued in Washington, D.C., after a January 28 snowstorm.

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A bipartisan deal to fund the government and avert a January 30 shutdown faced delays due to lawmakers' objections.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate leaders brokered the deal, including funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Despite Trump's endorsement, at least one senator objected, delaying a quick vote and pushing it to Friday.
Democrats supported the funding as negotiations continued in Washington, D.C., after a January 28 snowstorm.