US Congress moves to end brief federal government shutdown

The US Congress has moved to end a brief government shutdown on Friday, which happened when the Senate missed a deadline to approve a budget bill and temporary funding measures.

The House of Representatives joined the Senate in the early hours in voting for the package, by 240 votes to 186.

The measures will now go to Donald Trump. The White House said in a statement that the president would sign them into law.

The shutdown, which started at midnight, was the second this year under the Republican-controlled Congress.

More details to follow.

SOURCE: euronews
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