President Joe Biden has pledged to back a funding deal to avoid a government shutdown.
Congressional negotiators hammered out a deal to complete their final spending bill on Monday night, and aides are now writing the text of a bill to keep the government open.
“We have come to an agreement with congressional leaders on a path forward for the remaining full-year funding bills,” Biden said. “The House and Senate are now working to finalize a package that can quickly be brought to the floor, and I will sign it immediately.”
After days of lengthy negotiations and disagreements, especially over border security, lawmakers agreed on how to allocate funds for the Department of Homeland Security late Monday, one day after they initially hoped to have the bills published.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has pledged his support
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