US Senate to debate deal to end longest shutdown after overnight breakthrough

The U.S. Senate is set to debate a deal to end the longest government shutdown in the country's history. This follows an overnight breakthrough, where a potential compromise was reached between President Trump and congressional leaders. The proposed agreement would temporarily reopen the government for three weeks, allowing federal workers to return to their jobs and receive their paychecks. In exchange, the administration would have the opportunity to make its case for increased border security, including the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. However, the deal still needs to overcome several hurdles in Congress before it can be implemented. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives must approve the agreement, and the President must sign it into law. The shutdown, which has lasted over a month, has had significant impacts on the lives of federal employees and the functioning of the government. The potential breakthrough represents a step towards resolving the ongoing impasse and restoring normal government operations.