A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services,

The move Sunday immediately angered many rank-and-file Democrats as well as national party figures, who felt the deal amounted to caving to President Trump and Republicans.

Travel disruptions at major airports are expected to worsen this week with airlines already canceling nearly 1,600 flights for Monday and nearly 1,000 for Tuesday as Congress works to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.

The Senate has locked down a deal for a vote Monday night on the government funding bill, which is expected to pass.

While the standoff continuing the government shutdown appears to be essentially over, that's not necessarily good news for Illinois residents who buy their insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

The Senate appeared poised to approve a spending package that would reopen the government but would not address healthcare costs.

US air travellers have been hit hard by cancellations and significant delays during the government shutdown. Last Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration began limiting domestic flights at the 40 busiest airports to ease pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay.

Speaker Mike Johnson says that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington “right now” after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown.