Democrats seek a clean funding bill and Ukraine aid, while Republicans push for deep spending cuts and border limits as a partial US government shutdown looms.
The House swiftly approved a bipartisan spending package aimed at averting another government shutdown, as lawmakers raced against a looming deadline to keep federal agencies funded.
The U.S. House returns to Washington facing intense pressure to end the prolonged government shutdown, with lawmakers preparing for a pivotal vote, Inquirer.com reports.
Washington Weekly: Government Shutdown Standoff – UBS analyzes mounting tensions in Congress, investor concerns, and potential market fallout as funding deadlines loom with no clear compromise.