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Agreement reached to avoid another government shutdown
The agreement was reached on Monday night with four leaders, according to CNN
WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressional leaders say they have reached an agreement to prevent another partial government shutdown.
The agreement was reached on Monday night with four leaders, according to CNN. The tentative deal includes $1.3 billion for 55 miles of new barrier in Texas, funding for "ice beds" and around $1.7 billion in overall Department of Homeland Security spending.
President Trump spoke to media during his cabinet briefing on Tuesday. He told reporters he “hoped” there would not be another government shutdown. He did say he is not happy with the deal saying it is “falling short of his demands.”
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R) W.Va. said the agreement is moving forward for national security priorities.
“Everybody does not get what they want,” said Sen. Capito. “But, I think it is important for the American people to know that we can problem solve here. We can get over the difficult problems. That is what we do every day. So, I am very pleased with the compromise that we came together on."
The most recent government shutdown lasted 35 days, the longest shutdown in history. The agreement will now head to a vote in Congress.