Discussions over that issue led to a fight over financial regulations -- a sign the debate over the spending bill had drifted off its initial course . House and Senate negotiators announced a funding agreement late Tuesday . Congress must pass a spending bill by Thursday to avoid a shutdown . The deal includes money for the Department of Homeland Security, which is tasked with protecting U.S. borders from illegal immigration.
House and Senate negotiators announced a funding agreement late Tuesday . Congress must pass a spending bill by Thursday to avoid a shutdown . The deal includes money for the Department of Homeland Security, which is tasked with protecting U.S. borders from illegal immigration.