Trump announces deal to reopen federal government through Feb. 15

WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said a deal had been reached on legislation that would reopen the U.S. government through Feb. 15.

"I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and reopen the federal government," Trump said at the White House.

Trump said in the meantime a bipartisan committee of lawmakers would meet to discuss the nation's border security needs. (Reporting by Jeff Mason and Steve Holland, Writing by Susan Heavey Editing by Tim Ahmann)

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