The stop-gap funding, passed both the Senate and House by large margins last night. Claiming victory in his standoff with Democrats, Trump signed the measure into law and government operations would return to normal today. "Big win for Republicans as Democrats cave on Shutdown," Trump tweeted. We will make a long-term deal on immigration if, and only if, it is good for our country, he said. "McConnell reiterated the same on the Senate floor, adding the shutdown was distracting senators from focusing on passing legislation.

Source: dna January 23, 2018 13:41 UTC