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Congress Faces Shutdown Deadline Amid Budget Stalemate

7/10/2025

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As the September 30 deadline looms, Congress is under pressure to finalize 12 appropriations bills to avert a government shutdown. Tensions escalate as Democrats consider blocking Republican funding initiatives. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes for budget reconciliation, but the path to bipartisan cooperation remains murky. The Senate is also eyeing a $9.4 billion rescissions package aimed at unspent funds.

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Story summary

As the September 30 deadline looms, Congress is under pressure to finalize 12 appropriations bills to avert a government shutdown. Tensions escalate as Democrats consider blocking Republican funding initiatives. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes for budget reconciliation, but the path to bipartisan cooperation remains murky. The Senate is also eyeing a $9.4 billion rescissions package aimed at unspent funds.