US Government Shutdown Ends: Trump, Democrats Reach Funding Deal

• President Trump signed a funding deal with Senate Democrats, ending the partial US government shutdown.
• The agreement was reached despite resistance from both political sides and Trump's immigration crackdown stance.
• Democrats criticized Trump's 'great victory' claim, highlighting continued funding for deportation planes.
• The Department of Homeland Security is funded only until February 13, with a full funding lapse looming.
• The shutdown dispute began after Alex Pretti's death in Minneapolis, leading Democrats to demand immigration enforcement restraints.

Why It Matters: Partial US government shutdown ends as Trump and Democrats agree on a short-term funding deal.