Congress averts a government shutdown ahead of the midterms
With just a few weeks to spare, the House approved legislation extending funding through mid-December.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NPR · Sep 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
- Coverage span: 1 min
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Congress averts a government shutdown ahead of the midterms(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms(opens original report in a new tab)The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign. — CBS News
The HillTier B
Congress funds government until December, averting preelection shutdown(opens original report in a new tab)The House on Tuesday voted to send a short-term extension of government funding to President Trump’s desk, avoiding a politically risky shutdown before the midterm elections. The continuing resolution (CR), which funds… — The Hill
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