Deal struck to end US government shutdown - for three weeks - but does NOT include wall funds

LATEST: To those federal employees who have been without pay in recent weeks, Donald Trump said: "I will make sure that all employees receive their backpay very quickly. Or as soon as possible. It’ll happen fast.”

LATEST: President Donald Trump has announced that a deal has been reached to re-open the US federal government - but only for a period of three weeks (until February 15).

Speaking from the Rose Garden at the White House he said: “I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and reopen the federal government.