Eight Democrats joined Republicans to reach a deal that would end the longest government shutdown in history. The measure still needs to be approved by both houses of Congress and signed by President Trump.

The Senate is expected to vote on legislation that could potentially end the government shutdown when it reconvenes on Friday, Nov. 7.

On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.

President Trump says he "won't be extorted" by Democrats to reopen the government, signaling that he has no plans to negotiate as the government shutdown is set to enter its sixth week. The shutdown of the federal government continues, approaching a 35-day record set during President Donald Trump's first term.

Southwest Airlines: Flight schedule reductions run through Tuesday, November 11, and impact 34 out of the 117 airports Southwest serves, according an update Sunday. Southwest removed roughly 140 flights from Monday’s schedule, with about 115 flights canceled Tuesday, the update said.

A new 31-page bill to end the government shutdown was released Sunday evening with multiple reports suggesting a number of moderate Senate Democrats are leaning towards helping to advance the measure in the most direct sign yet that the record-setting stoppage could soon come to an end.

Cornell University has agreed to pay $60 million and accept the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws in order to restore federal funding and end investigations into the Ivy League school.

Several Senate Democrats are signaling a willingness to vote to reopen the government if they secure some concessions from the White House, according to a source. Follow here for the latest.

But Trump, since returning from Asia last week, has gone from blaming Democrats for keeping the government closed to blaming Republicans for not killing the filibuster in order to restore funding.