BURSTHouse Democratic leaders will hold a news conference Tuesday morning as lawmakers continue to negotiate government funding ahead of Friday's deadline to avert a shutdown.
Republicans, who are poised to take full control of government in January, have been divided over economic assistance for farmers. The continuing resolution text was expected over the weekend.
The press conference also comes as Democrats prepare to elect new leadership to the Democratic National Convention on Feb. 1.
The presser is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m. EST.
Watch the live video above.