Republicans and Democrats Reach Budget Agreement Without Dream Act

After intense negotiations aiming to avoid a government shutdown, Republican and Democratic leaders in Washington reached a two-year budget agreement that includes increased defense spending and support for domestic programs. Following a brief shutdown, the bill was approved in both chambers and signed by President Trump, amid opposition voiced by fiscal conservatives and progressive Democrats, who are disappointed at the outcome: only a promise to begin a debate on DACA next week. José López Zamorano has the details from Washington.

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