President Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It’s a striking change from the last shutdown fight.

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 31, 2026, noon
Last Updated Jan. 31, 2026, noon
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/31/president-trump-funding-bill-shutdown-fight/

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump moved quickly this week to negotiate with Democrats to try and avert a lengthy government shutdown over [ Department of Homeland Security funding ][2] , a sharp departure from last year’s [ record standoff ][3] , when he refused to budge for weeks. Some Republica...