Much of the U.S. government is poised to shut down early Saturday morning unless Congress approves spending measures.

Much of the U.S. government is poised to shut down early Saturday morning unless Congress approves spending measures.

Democrats are demanding changes to the way federal immigration agents work after the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens.

The deal would address concerns Democrats have had about funding the Department of Homeland Security due to enforcement actions in Minnesota.

The federal government will shut down at least through Monday after the Senate on Friday voted to fully fund all but Homeland Security.

The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.