Congress Nears Solution to Government Shutdown Standoff

U.S. lawmakers are close to resolving a partial government shutdown, President Trump announced. Lawmakers from both parties are working on a deal. The shutdown followed Congress's failure to approve a federal funding package. A Senate-approved proposal aims to maintain funding while debating immigration reforms.

WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are on the brink of ending a partial government shutdown, President Donald Trump announced, amid bipartisan efforts to finalize a resolution. Trump revealed conversations with key congressional leaders who suggested a deal was near.

The shutdown began following Congress's failure to pass a comprehensive funding package, affecting a wide array of federal operations. With negotiations underway, Trump expressed confidence that Democrats were keen to avoid a prolonged closure.

While the Senate has already passed a crucial spending package, the House is currently out of session. The proposed deal would decouple the Department of Homeland Security's budget from other federal spending, aiming to secure essential funding while discussing immigration policy reforms after recent tragedies in Minneapolis.