A senior US official says President Trump supports the plan and both Russia and Ukraine have to make concessions.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon as an end to the government shutdown is finally in sight. President Trump signaled his support for the Senate-passed version of the continuing resolution earlier this week as lawmakers have fought for weeks over how to end the 43-day lapse in funding.

First lady Melania Trump will officially usher in the holiday season on Monday as she receives the White House Christmas Tree.

Today also marks the start of the White House being decorated by volunteers for the holiday season, which will occur throughout the week.