WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump announced a deal on Friday afternoon to reopen the federal government following a partial shutdown, the longest such suspension of certain government operations in U.S. history.
The relevant details directly from the principal player:
President Donald Trump: “If we don’t get a fair deal from Congress, the government will either shutdown on February 15th again or I will use the powers afforded to me under the laws and the Constitution of the United States to address this emergency.” pic.twitter.com/PiMBCyDB0r
— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) January 25, 2019
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