
BREAKING: The Senate has reached a bipartisan deal to end the 40-day government shutdown and extend funding, with a vote expected Sunday night.
The package:
— Funds govt. through Jan 30, 2026 for most agencies
— Fully funds Ag/FDA, Veterans Affairs, and Military Construction for the full fiscal year
— Provides $153.3B discretionary + $263.7B mandatory for VA, incl. medical care & toxic exposure support
— Rehires all laid-off federal workers w/ full back pay
— Guarantees food stamps through FY2026
— Includes protections against mass federal layoffs this year
— Guarantees a Senate vote by mid-Dec on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies
The bipartisan breakthrough—brokered by Sen. John Thune with White House input—amends the House-passed bill into a “minibus” of 3 full-year appropriations. At least 8 Dems plan to back it, likely clearing the Senate before heading to the House.
If passed, the deal will reopen federal operations, secure pay for workers, and avert another funding crisis.
Sources: Politico, CNN, CBS, Reuters, Bloomberg, KVIA.