The US Congress is speeding towards reopening the government as Senate Democrats dropped their objections to a temporary funding bill. The US Congress is speeding towards reopening the government as Senate Democrats dropped their objections to a temporary funding bill. Democrats' objections were dropped in return for assurances from Republican leaders that they will soon address immigration and other contentious issues. The White House downplayed Mr McConnell's commitment, and said Democrats caved under pressure. Mr McConnell said he hoped to reach bipartisan solutions on immigration, border security, disaster aid, military funding and more by February 8.

Source: Irish Independent January 22, 2018 19:08 UTC