Congress Approves $1.2 Trillion Funding Bill, Averting U.S. Government Shutdown
The U.S. House and Senate have approved a $1.2 trillion spending package that will keep federal agencies funded through September 2025, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. The measure now heads to President Joe Biden, who is expected to sign it into law in the coming days.Compromise After Tense NegotiationsLawmakers from both parties described the bill as a hard-fought compromise after weeks of intense…