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Deal reached advancing spending bills to avert US government agencies shutdown

By Thomson Reuters Jan 29, 2026 | 4:56 PM

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) – A deal was ‍reached on Thursday to advance a major package ‌of spending ‌bills that would avert government shutdowns of agencies beginning ​on Saturday, according ‍to ​a Senate ​Democratic leadership ‍aide.

The agreement also calls for splitting the Department ‍of Homeland Security spending bill from ‍the ‍package and ​funding ​that ⁠agency for two-weeks ‌at current levels.

(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Chris ⁠Reese)