Senate, the shutdown
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Wednesday afternoon as the House prepares to vote on the Senate-backed funding measure that could reopen the government after a record-long shutdown.
Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday that he was “optimistic” the Senate could vote to reopen the government by the end of the week if lawmakers make progress over the next couple days.
The Senate on Thursday is set to vote on legislation that would eliminate President Trump’s authority to impose steep tariffs globally. Senators advanced similar bills targeting Brazil and