Deal Reached On US Spending, Shutdown Likely Averted

US congressional leaders have reached a deal on a federal spending bill which if passed by lawmakers this week will avert a government shutdown, a top lawmaker and congressional aides said. The agreement would keep federal operations running through September 30, the end of the fiscal year. Congress is expected to vote in the coming … Read more

Top Lawmakers Offer Stop-Gap To Avert US Government Shutdown

US congressional leaders have introduced a stop-gap spending measure that funds federal operations through the next week, easing the threat of a government shutdown as Donald Trump marks his 100th day as president. Congress has struggled to meet a midnight Friday deadline to strike a final deal on funding through September 30, the end of … Read more