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Avoiding a Jan. 31 shutdown might come down to whether the White House and Democrats agree on changes to immigration enforcement.
Senators reported positive discussions Tuesday night as they search for a way to end an impasse over Homeland Security funding.
The Senate will still have to pass the measures when it returns to Washington next week.
Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to fund the Department of Homeland Security without major reforms, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of this week.
After the most recent fatal shooting by federal agents, Democrats are rejecting a DHS funding provision. It could shut the government down.