• Shutdown deal reached: Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan funding deal to avoid a government shutdown, according to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer’s office. The deal separates DHS funding from a larger spending package and temporarily funds the department while the parties debate broader reforms to ICE, sources told CNN.
• What now? The Senate has stalled on its government funding deal with the White House and did not take any votes tonight, with senators blocking speedy consideration of the package. Even if the Senate passes the package, it would need final approval in the House, and it’s not yet clear when the chamber will return.
• Fed news: Separately, he said tonight he’s planning to announce his pick for the next chair of the Federal Reserve tomorrow morning. Trump is expected to announce his intent to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair, according to two people involved in the process.
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The Senate has stalled on its government funding deal with the White House and will not be taking any votes tonight, with senators blocking speedy consideration of the package on the floor.
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