White House, Senate leaders near deal to avoid government shutdownWASHINGTON (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The White House and Senate leaders are moving closer to a deal aimed at preventing a government shutdown, according to several sources familiar with the negotiations. Sources say lawmakers are working to resolve final sticking points in eleventh-hour talks ahead of Friday’s funding deadline. According to those involved in the discussions, the White House is moving closer to Democratic demands to split funding for the Department of Homeland Security from a broader government funding package. Under the proposed deal, funding for most federal agencies would be extended through the end of September. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security, however, would only be temporarily extended.