Congress is moving toward a bipartisan agreement designed to prevent another government shutdown, with a vote expected ahead of a January 30 deadline.
The package totals about $1.2 trillion and covers multiple major departments, including Defense and Homeland Security, as well as domestic agencies spanning transportation, education, and health-related programs.
A central political fault line is Homeland Security funding—particularly money for immigration enforcement—where some Democrats are signaling opposition after high-profile incidents involving federal agents.
Supporters of the deal argue it keeps the government running and includes specific oversight measures, while opponents say the DHS provisions do not go far enough to address accountability concerns.