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.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2018 - 17:52

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.

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