U.S. Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through December 11, 2026, aiming to avoid a shutdown before the midterm elections. The bill, passed 90-6, largely maintains current funding levels but includes differences from a House version, such as extending funding for a longer period and preventing the transfer of funds to the U.S. Border Patrol. The House must now approve the Senate version upon its return from recess.