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Get live updates and the latest news as the Senate passes a bill to reopen the government and Trump criticizes air traffic controllers
As Congress appears to be close to a deal that would end the shutdown, there are still questions about how fast services and funding return to normal.
• NOW: The Senate has begun a series of votes that will end with a final vote to pass a compromise funding package to reopen the government. If approved, the House will have to return and adopt the deal before it is sent to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed.