Bipartisan Efforts Intensify to Avert Government Shutdown as Deadline Approaches
As the October 1 deadline for government funding looms, bipartisan efforts are intensifying in Congress to avert a potential government shutdown. Lawmakers are scrambling to finalize a stopgap spending bill that would keep federal agencies operational and prevent disruptions to essential services. On Sunday, congressional leaders announced a bipartisan agreement, which is now pending votes in both the House and Senate. The proposed measure is designed to extend funding for several months, provi...