Multiple outlets reported that the White House is working with Senate Democrats to avoid a prolonged shutdown.

The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies has still lapsed.

The pressure now moves to the House, which is in recess, as the government enters at least a limited funding lapse.

House leaders are aiming to expedite consideration of the Senate's deal to fund the government as a shutdown looms after midnight.

About two months after the last federal government shutdown ended, another funding lapse looms — this one caused by a battle between Republicans and Democrats over funding for immigration enforcement.

Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids ac

Flights and TSA screening continue during a government shutdown, but longer lines and potential delays become more likely the longer it lasts.