Senate Democrats reach deal to avert partial government shutdown

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US Senate Democrats Reach Last-Minute Deal to Avoid Government Shutdown

In a dramatic turn of events, US Senate Democrats have reached a deal with Republicans to advance major spending bills, averting a partial government shutdown that was set to begin on Saturday. The agreement calls for splitting the funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from other packages of spending bills, which would fund DHS for two weeks at its current levels.

While the deal avoids a partial shutdown, it does not address some of the Democrats' key demands, including reforms to federal agents involved in mass deportations under the Trump administration. The agency overseeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the US border patrol, will remain partially funded until further talks can be held over these issues.

In a statement on social media, former President Donald Trump endorsed the spending deal, praising Republicans and Democrats for coming together to fund the government while providing an extension to DHS. However, his endorsement did little to ease tensions, as many of his critics accused him of trying to undermine the Democratic-led efforts.

Senate Democrats had refused to back funding for DHS unless it included reforms to federal agents involved in mass deportations. In a statement before Thursday's failed vote, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to work with Democrats on legislation that would rein in ICE and end "violent" policies.

The deal marks a last-minute effort by lawmakers to avoid a partial government shutdown, which could have affected many of the government's functions. While the agreement avoids a catastrophic shutdown, it also highlights the ongoing tensions between President Biden's administration and the Republican-led Senate over issues like immigration enforcement.

With the House out of session for the weekend, there remains uncertainty about how long DHS funding will remain extended. The White House has expressed support for passing legislation to fund the government and address concerns around ICE's activities, but it is unclear whether these efforts will succeed in the short term.
 
OMG 🤯 just heard about the US Senate Democrats' last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown 😬! I'm so relieved that they were able to come together with Republicans 💡... even if it doesn't address all the Democrats' key demands 🤔. It's like, we can breathe a sigh of relief now 😌 but at the same time, there are still so many issues left unresolved 🤯 like reforming federal agents involved in mass deportations 🚫.

It's wild that former President Donald Trump endorsed the deal 🤑... I guess you could say he was trying to play nice 😊. But honestly, it feels like he's just trying to undermine the Democratic-led efforts 💔. Anyways, I'm glad that Senate Democrats were able to work together and avoid a catastrophic shutdown 🙏. Now we just gotta wait and see what happens next 🤔
 
🤔 So I think this whole thing is kinda crazy... like, can't we all just agree on funding our government already? 🤦‍♂️ And what's with all the drama around immigration? It feels like it's been going on for ages and we still haven't figured anything out. 💸 The deal might have avoided a shutdown this time but I'm not sure if it's gonna happen again next week... or the week after that... 🕰️
 
🤔 I mean, come on, a deal that avoids a shutdown but still doesn't tackle those deportations? It's like they're just kicking the can down the road 📦. And Trump endorsing this? Give me a break 😂. Like, he's always been against Democrats and now he's somehow supporting them? Not buying it 🤑. The House is out, so we'll have to wait and see how long that DHS funding stays extended... I'd say 2-3 weeks max ⏰. And what about those reforms? We're gonna need some serious legislation on this ASAP 💪. Can't let ICE just keep on doing its thing willy-nilly 🚫. This deal might've avoided a shutdown, but it's still not enough 👎.
 
🤔 So like I was just thinking, a gov shutdown would've been super bad news for people who work with DHS... I mean, can imagine having to deal with all that drama and uncertainty on top of their jobs 😬. But at the same time, it's not great that they didn't get everything they wanted. I feel like reforms are important, especially when it comes to mass deportations 🤷‍♂️.

I don't know, man... I think we're just gonna keep seeing this back and forth between Democrats and Republicans on immigration stuff. It's like, they can't agree on anything 😒. But I guess that's politics for you... 🤑
 
I don’t usually comment but I was thinking, like, what’s going on with this government shutdown deal? It’s a big relief that they managed to come together at the last minute but still, some of these demands from Democrats, like reforming federal agents involved in mass deportations... it feels kinda half-baked. And Trump just jumping in and endorsing it doesn't really help ease tensions. I mean, his track record on immigration isn’t exactly good 🤔. Anyways, the fact that DHS funding is only being extended for two weeks instead of a full year makes me wonder if they’re just kicking the can down the road.
 
omg u guys can't believe they actually did a deal 🤯! i mean i get it both sides had to compromise or else the gov shutdown thing would've been super messy 😅. but like reforms for ICE and all that jazz? still gotta see what happens next 🤔. i guess biden's got some work cut out for him in trying to make those reforms happen 💪. and u know what they say about last minute deals being the devil's work... or something 😉. can't wait to see how this all plays out 👀.
 
I mean, I don't get why they're so split on this whole DHS thing 🤔. Like, isn't funding the department just basic? Can't we all agree on that? 🙄 And what's with the mass deportation thing? Is it really that hard to reform some policies? 🤷‍♂️ I'm not saying Republicans are being unreasonable or anything, but come on... 🙃

And Trump endorsing this deal just seems like a publicity stunt to me 📺. Like, he's trying to get attention again instead of actually helping the country 🚫. I wish they'd focus more on actual problem-solving and less on grandstanding 💪.

I guess it's better than a shutdown, but still... 🤔 A two-week extension just feels like we're kicking the can down the road 🎉. Can't we have some real solutions for once? 🙄
 
Wow 🤯 interesting that Senate Democrats had to make some compromises on their demands for DHS reforms. Still worried about the ongoing tensions between President Biden's admin & the Republican-led Senate over immigration enforcement... think a long-term solution needs to be found ASAP 🤔😬
 
🤔 So like I'm thinking, this whole shutdown thing was kinda a big deal, right? But now that they've reached this last-minute deal, I'm wondering if it was just a huge waste of time for everyone involved. I mean, we're still not talking about any real changes to how the government handles deportations and stuff... 🤷‍♀️

And can we talk about how Trump's "endorsement" didn't really help anything? Like, he's still got his own agenda going on, but it's just not gonna make a difference in the grand scheme of things. 🙄 And what's up with Schumer and all that? Is this even gonna lead to some actual reforms or is it just more of the same old politics? 🤔

I'm just hoping that we can actually get something done here without too much drama... but let's be real, I've been saying that for ages now 😒. Maybe next time will be different? 🤞
 
🤔 So I think this deal is like a Band-Aid on a bullet wound, you know? It's gonna hold things together for now, but eventually, we're gonna have to fix the underlying issues with DHS and ICE. I mean, it's not right that these agents can just keep doing their thing without some kind of oversight or accountability. And yeah, it's pretty sweet that Schumer is still pushing for reforms, even if it means there's no funding deal at this point.

I think what really bothers me is how Trump just swooped in and endorsed the deal without actually taking a stance on the issues at hand. Like, he's all about "working together" now? 🙄 I'm not buying it. The fact that Democrats are even willing to compromise with Republicans on DHS funding is a sign of how deep-seated these divisions are.

Anyway, this deal might have saved us from a partial shutdown, but let's be real, we're still stuck in limbo until someone actually takes action on the real issues here. 😒
 
🤔 they should've thought of this 2 weeks ago lol. now we're stuck with a stopgap solution that just extends the pain 🤕. reforming federal agents involved in mass deportations? come on, it's not that hard, senate democrats. next thing you know, they'll be negotiating with trump's ghost 😂. anyway, at least the shutdown was avoided this time... for now 💸
 
I'm still surprised they didn't make those changes on DHS funding 🤔... It feels like a half-measure to me. I mean, the deal does avoid a shutdown, which is good news, but not addressing reform on mass deportations? That's still gonna be a problem for a lot of people 👎. Plus, it's been like this for years now - we need more than just last-minute fixes 🕰️. The White House saying they support legislation to address ICE concerns... that's cool and all, but will it actually happen? 🤷‍♂️ Only time'll tell, I guess 😐
 
Ugh, I'm not buying it. This deal is just a temporary fix to avoid a shutdown, they're just kicking the can down the road 🙄. What about those "reforms" that Schumer was all about? Did anyone actually agree on anything or is this just some token gesture to make everyone happy? And what's up with Trump endorsing it? He's probably just trying to stir up trouble again 💔. This whole thing feels like a mess, and I wouldn't put it past them to pull another last-minute stunt in the next few days 😒.
 
just heard about this deal between dems & reps... think its kinda weird theyre just extendin DHS funding without makin some changes to those deportation policies. dont get me wrong, avoiding a shutdown was def a good thing, but it feels like theyre just kicking the can down the road again. i mean, ppl are still gonna get deported, and nothing's changin. feel like dems got played by republicans on this one 🤔
 
just heard that senate dems reached a deal 🙌 hopefully this means no more gov shutdown drama for now! 🤞 but gotta wonder why they didn't get reforms to stop mass deportations included... feels like they're still avoiding real change 💔 anyway, guess it's better than nothing 💸 so fingers crossed the extension doesn't drag on forever 🕰️
 
OMG what a relief 🤩! I was getting so nervous about this government shutdown, like my anxiety level went from 2 to 10 overnight 😬! But seriously, I'm glad Senate Democrats were able to come together with Republicans and pass that spending bill. It's crazy how quickly things can escalate in DC... like, one minute it's all calm and the next everyone's freaking out 🤯.

I do wish they'd included some of those reform stuff for ICE, tho... like, I get where Democrats are coming from, it's just not right that agents are carrying out mass deportations and stuff 😕. But hey, at least we got a temporary fix, so let's all breathe a sigh of relief 🙌! Fingers crossed they can make some real progress on this in the next few weeks...
 
I'm so relieved that a deal was reached in time to avoid a shutdown 🙌... I mean, I know politicians are always drama queens, but come on! My kid had a school program that relies heavily on government funding for after-school activities and I would've freaked out if the shutdown happened 💼. It's good that they're working on reforms to ICE, though - it feels like our immigration system is so broken 🤕... still, I think we should see more progress on this ASAP 👀. Can't wait until my kid's school program gets its funding back on track! 😬
 
I don't get why they can't just agree on everything 🤷‍♂️. Like, DHS funding for two weeks is better than no funding at all, right? But still, those mass deportations under Trump... it's just so messed up 😔. And now they're extending it again, but with some caveats 🤑. Can't we just have a stable government without all the drama 💀? It's always something with this place, you know? 🤯
 
Meh, I'm not surprised the Democrats caved on this one 🤷‍♂️. I mean, you gotta keep the government running, right? But seriously, it feels like they're just kicking the can down the road on some of those immigration issues. Like, what's gonna happen when DHS funding actually runs out? And Trump endorsing the deal is just weird... he's always playing both sides against each other 🤪. It's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out over the next two weeks. The White House needs to get some real reform done on ICE if they wanna really fix things 💪.
 
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