US President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday (local time) that the government shutdown is soon coming to an end. His remarks came as CNN reported, citing two people familiar with the discussions, that a group of at least eight Senate Democratic centrists have reached a deal with Senate GOP leaders and the White House to reopen the government in exchange for a future vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care subsidies.

While speaking to reporters, Trump said, "It looks like we`re getting very close to the shutdown. We never agreed to give any substantial money, or any money to prisoners, illegals that come into our country and I think that the Democrats understand that; and it looks like we`re getting close to the shutdown ending. You`ll know it very soon".