WASHINGTON – Lawmakers reached a deal Sunday to end the longest-ever government shutdown , according to two sources familiar with the matter.

A group of Senate Democrats struck the agreement with congressional Republicans and the White House.

At least eight Democrats are in favor of the negotiated deal, which includes reversals of federal layoffs, a promised vote in the future on Obamacare subsidies, and fully reopening the government through Jan. 30.

It was the first time in more than a month that congressional Republicans succeeded in persuading a sizable number of their colleagues across the aisle to join them in supporting a shutdown off-ramp.

The government isn't reopening yet — lawmakers in Congress still have a winding logistical road before they can actually turn the lights b

See Full Page