US government to reopen after Republicans pledge to act on 'immigrant dreamers'

Latest: The US Congress is speeding towards reopening the government as Senate Democrats dropped their objections to a temporary funding bill.

Update 8pm: 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.