Congress and White House Agree on Government Funding Deal, Averting Shutdown

Congress and the White House have reached a crucial agreement on government funding, avoiding a potential partial shutdown. The deal centers on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, addressing a key point of contention in negotiations aimed at passing six major spending bills before the looming deadline.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the breakthrough today, signaling that both chambers of Congress will promptly take up the legislation. This agreement paves the way for funding the government through the remainder of the fiscal year, providing stability and. . .