Several Senate Democrats break ranks to join Republicans in a deal to reopen the government. And, world leaders gather in Brazil for a major climate conference, but the U.S. is not expected to attend.

The deal funds the government for in the short term and guarantees a vote on ACA tax credits. Follow Newsweek for live updates.

The government shutdown neared its end on Sunday as the Senate cleared the first series of votes, with final House approval and President Donald Trump's signature still required.

The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.

The deal paves the way for the government to reopen but the agreement still needs to be voted on in the House.

WASHINGTON – A deal to end the government shutdown may be here, but it doesn't mean the lights will automatically come back on. Lawmakers still must vote this week to approve the package in both the House and the Senate. They face growing time pressure as Americans cope with halted food stamps and canceled flights weeks before the holidays.

A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the