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Congress Faces 28 Days to Avert Shutdown Crisis

9/4/2025

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Congress has 28 days to prevent a government shutdown, with only 14 legislative days left for funding bills.
The White House has cut nearly $5 billion in foreign aid, drawing criticism from Senate Republicans.
Senate Democrats, led by Schumer, are working to keep the government open and tackle health care issues.
A proposal is being considered to expedite Senate confirmations for presidential nominees to reduce the backlog.

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Story summary

Congress has 28 days to prevent a government shutdown, with only 14 legislative days left for funding bills.
The White House has cut nearly $5 billion in foreign aid, drawing criticism from Senate Republicans.
Senate Democrats, led by Schumer, are working to keep the government open and tackle health care issues.
A proposal is being considered to expedite Senate confirmations for presidential nominees to reduce the backlog.