President Donald Trump has announced that they have come to a deal to reopen the government for three weeks. He thanked the federal workers who went without work and promised they’ll receive their backpay soon.
The short term funding does not include wall funding.
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The short-term funding will keep the government open until February 15. He said, “I will make sure that all employees receive their backpay very quickly or as soon as possible.”
Trump promised the wall he wants to build isn’t a medieval wall, but instead a smart wall “designed to meet the needs of front line border agents and are operationally effective.”
The government could shut down again on February 16 if there is no agreement by then. He also threatened to declare a national emergency if there is no wall funding in a deal by February 15.
From The Washington Times:
President Trump is planning to make an announcement early Friday afternoon as tensions mounted on the 35th day of the partial government shutdown.White House aides were preparing the Rose Garden for an announcement, although sources wouldn’t say what the president plans to say.Senate Republican Whip John Thune said the shutdown could end Friday “at least temporarily.”“Hopefully he’ll say something that will give us a path forward,” the South Dakota Republican told reporters.
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