Congress dodges another government shutdown with a surprise short-term funding deal, extending operations until December 11th to avoid chaos during the midterm elections. While the House already approved a similar bill, the Senate tweaked it — notably excluding a $1 billion battleship request and blocking the White House from reallocating funds to boost Border Patrol. This early action, unusual for Congress, gives lawmakers more time to resolve year-long budget fights over defense increases and non-defense cuts. Senators from both parties are also rallying to stop a new administration rule that would force political appointees to review grants, fearing it could politicize vital programs and hurt communities and research. With two shutdowns already in the past ten months, lawmakers are clearly trying to avoid a third — and the American public is watching closely.
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