White House, Democrats Reach Funding Deal to Avert Partial Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office says Democrats will back short-term Department of Homeland Security funding as negotiations continue.

The U.S. Capitol building after a snowstorm in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—Democrats on Jan. 29 reached a deal with Republicans to fund the government ahead of a partial shutdown deadline on Jan. 30.

President Donald Trump announced the deal in a post on Truth Social, saying, “I am working hard with Congress to ensure that we are able to fully fund the Government, without delay.”