Trump Funding Deal Passes Senate as Short US Shutdown Looms

The US Senate has passed a government spending package to prevent an imminent government shutdown. The deal comes as the White House continues negotiations with Democrats over new limits on immigration enforcement that have sparked national controversy. The short-term funding measure, approved in a 78-to-21 vote, will keep the government running until February 8th, providing more time for further discussions on border security and immigration policies. This move comes as the previous government funding expired on Friday, raising the prospect of a partial shutdown if an agreement was not reached. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for final approval before being sent to President Trump for his signature. The compromise highlights the ongoing political tensions over immigration reform, which remains a central issue in the broader budget negotiations between the Republican-controlled Congress and the White House.