US Senate Votes to Reopen Government and Pay Security Staff While Excluding Immigration Funding

The US Senate passed a funding bill to end a 41-day government shutdown by excluding money for immigration enforcement agencies following a partisan deadlock.The deal restores pay for security officers and funds most of the Department of Homeland Security after weeks of travel disruptions and airport staffing shortages.Donald Trump pledged to sign an emergency order for immediate wages while the House of Representatives prepares to vote on the Senate measure.Democrats led by Chuck Schumer withheld support for the immigration agency until federal officials agree to reforms following recent fatal shootings in Minnesota.
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