Senate passes bill to prevent government shutdown

WASHINGTON — With time running out to prevent a government shutdown, the Senate passed legislation Friday to fund most departments through September, excluding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is funded for two weeks. This short-term funding was a Democratic demand for reforms in immigration enforcement following recent high-profile killings by immigration agents. The bipartisan bill, influenced by President Trump, now heads to the House for a vote. Democrats aim to negotiate changes for ICE and Customs and Border Protection during this period, while some Republicans express skepticism about reaching an agreement.

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