Partial federal shutdown begins as lawmakers signal they are close to a deal

A partial government shutdown took effect across the United States US at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time (0501 GMT) on Monday after the United StatesCongress failed to approve a deal to keep a wide swath of operations funded. Despite the lapse in funding, senior lawmakers and the Office of the President indicated that a resolution to the impasse may be reached shortly. President Donald Trump donald trumpstated that he has been in communication with key congressional leaders and remains optimistic about a swift conclusion to the funding gap.

Donald Trumpsaid he spoke with House Speaker Mike Johnson mike johnsonand Senate Majority Leader John Thune john thune, both of whom indicated they are pretty close to a resolution. The president also noted that he has spoken with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer chuck schumernumerous times and expressed his belief that Democrats do not want to see a prolonged shutdown. Mike Johnsonfurther clarified the situation by stating he believes he has the necessary Republican votes to end the partial government shutdown within days. Once funding is restored, the chamber plans to debate Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms for a period of two weeks.