US avoids shutdown with last-minute funding bill DW 12/21/2024
Briefly

The House approved a last-minute plan on Friday night with a 366-34 vote, averting a government shutdown despite challenges from President-elect Donald Trump's debt ceiling demands.
Speaker Johnson stated, 'This was a necessary step to bridge the gap,' emphasizing that Republicans aim to shape future government spending decisions with new majorities.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed confidence in passing the bill before the funding deadline, highlighting the collaborative efforts to prevent a shutdown.
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