Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday, potentially bringing the government a step closer to a partial shutdown if Republicans and the White House do not agree to new restrictions on President Donald Trump's surge of immigration enforcement.

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Are we heading toward another government shutdown this week? Here's the latest updates on a Senate vote on spending bills including ICE funding.

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The Senate will vote on whether to advance the remaining six spending bills funding major parts of the government including the Homeland Security Dept. through September 30 to avert a shutdown on Friday at midnight.

Another government shutdown looms this week. Will the Senate vote today on shutdown? What time? Here's the latest, what to know and how to watch live.

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump holds a Cabinet meeting and the Senate considers taking up a government funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.

The deal could be approved by the Senate as early as Thursday night, but would still need House approval before midnight Friday to avert another government shutdown.