Reporters on Capitol Hill await a Senate vote on a short term funding plan to end the shutdown, with enough Democrats and an independent expected to join Republicans to clear the 60 vote hurdle. President Trump signaled support. The measure would reopen the government for about 80 days, reverse layoffs and guarantee back pay, with senators hoping for final passage tonight. Meanwhile, air travel remains snarled as the FAA limits flights amid controller shortages; cancellations are set to rise from 4% to 10% this week. SNAP benefits, museums and 1.4 million unpaid federal workers show the wider toll.

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