US Avoids Government Shutdown as Trump Endorses Spending Deal
Washington D.C. – The United States narrowly avoided a government shutdown after President Donald Trump endorsed a spending deal negotiated between Senate Republicans and Democrats on Thursday, according to Sky News. The agreement temporarily funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and averts a potential crisis.
The move comes amidst heightened tensions in the country following the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis, Euronews reported. The deal separates homeland security funding from a larger spending bill, funding the department for two weeks while negotiations continue regarding Democratic demands for curbs on the agency of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is part of the DHS, according to Euronews.
"Republicans and Democrats have come together to get the vast majority of the government funded until September" while extending current funding for Homeland Security, Mr. Trump said in a Truth Social post, as reported by Sky News.
The agreement provides a temporary reprieve while both parties work towards a longer-term solution. The Democrats are seeking to place restrictions on ICE, leading to ongoing discussions, according to Euronews. The short-term funding extension allows for these negotiations to continue without the immediate threat of a government shutdown.
The deal was struck on Thursday, January 30, 2026, and endorsed by President Trump shortly thereafter, according to Sky News and Euronews. The agreement funds most of the government until September, providing stability for federal agencies and programs.
The agreement comes as the US reels from the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, both 37, who were fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis, according to Euronews. These events have added to the pressure on lawmakers to reach a consensus and avoid further disruption.
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