Congress Strikes Deal on $1.66 Trillion Government Funding to Avert Shutdown

Congressional leaders declared on Sunday a landmark agreement on a $1.66 trillion spending package for the remainder of 2024, as they seek to thwart a potential government shutdown looming on the horizon. Averting Crisis: The Agreement’s Topline The bipartisan deal, championed by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, outlines $886 billion […]