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Congress Averts Shutdown, Faces New Challenges

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-21T22:05:16.864507+05:30

- Congress passed a bipartisan plan to temporarily fund federal operations, avoiding a government shutdown just before the holidays. - President-elect Trump’s demand for a debt ceiling increase was dropped, leading to uncertainty and legislative chaos. - The funding bill extends government operations until March 14, but Republicans will need Democratic votes to prevent another shutdown. Source: [New Jersey 101.5](https://nj1015.com/bipartisan-plan-temporarily-fund-federal/), [Nbc News](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/congress-avoids-shutdown-leaves-big-mess-trump-republicans-2025-rcna184899)

Congress passed a bipartisan plan to temporarily fund federal operations, avoiding a government shutdown just before the holidays.
President-elect Trump’s demand for a debt ceiling increase was dropped, leading to uncertainty and legislative chaos.
The funding bill extends government operations until March 14, but Republicans will need Democratic votes to prevent another shutdown.

Source: New Jersey 101.5, Nbc News