The deal will reportedly fund the government through the autumn, resolve immigration disputes and stop a partial government shutdown expected to start on Saturday. It demands for $1.3billion (£1billion) for border barriers which will include 55 new miles of bollard fencing with restrictions on location. The emerging agreement was announced by a group of lawmakers, including Republican Senator Richard Shelby and Democratic-Republican Nita Lowey, after a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill. Negotiators must decide on a deal before midnight (PST) on Friday to fund several federal departments. More to follow...All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility