After weeks of brinkmanship, the U.S. House and Senate reached a bipartisan agreement to fund the federal government through December 2025, averting a shutdown just weeks before the midterm elections. The $1.6 trillion Continuing Resolution includes modest spending increases for disaster relief, veterans’ services, and a modest boost to the Department of Education. Lawmakers praised the deal as a “responsible” step to ensure continuity of services, while opposition leaders warned that the agreement falls short of addressing long‑term fiscal challenges.
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