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Congress Rushes to Finalize 2026 Budget Amid Controversy

1/15/2026

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Congress aims to finalize fiscal 2026 appropriations by January 30, 2026 to avoid a government shutdown.
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, expressed optimism that the funding bills will pass.
The House has passed two funding bills, but funding for the Department of Homeland Security remains contentious.
Democrats are pushing for tighter restrictions on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding after a controversial incident.

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Congress aims to finalize fiscal 2026 appropriations by January 30, 2026 to avoid a government shutdown.
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, expressed optimism that the funding bills will pass.
The House has passed two funding bills, but funding for the Department of Homeland Security remains contentious.
Democrats are pushing for tighter restrictions on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding after a controversial incident.