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House passes short-term funding bill through Dec. 11, 2026

9/1/2026

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House Passes Funding Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill that funds the federal government through Dec 11, 2026.
Critics say the bill’s timing aligns with rhetoric—such as proposals to station ICE agents at polls—that could suppress voter turnout and undermine election integrity.
The measure passed the House 370-48 after Senate approval.
Justice Department civil-rights division hired David Michael Levin, a former election-site hacker.

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House Passes Funding

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill that funds the federal government through Dec 11 2026.
Republicans said the bill adds a hemp-ban delay and a grant-rule change that favor Democrats, blaming Senate Democrats for the compromise.
House Democrats voted for the resolution after months warning of a shutdown before November midterms.
Rep. Keith Self said the Senate added the hemp-ban delay and grant-rule change they opposed.

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House Approves Funding

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a short-term funding bill that keeps the federal government operating through Dec 11, 2026.
That legislation blocks the administration’s $1 billion battleship request and adds limits on grant-approval powers, including a DHS rule restricting Border Patrol fund transfers.
The measure passed 370-48, with 19 Republicans and 29 Democrats opposing.
The Senate approved the bill in August; it proceeds to President Donald Trump for signature.

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The Justice Department’s civil-rights division hired David Michael Levin, who previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor election-site hacking charges.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning and Right-leaning coverage.

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House Passes Funding Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill that funds the federal government through Dec 11, 2026.
Critics say the bill’s timing aligns with rhetoric—such as proposals to station ICE agents at polls—that could suppress voter turnout and undermine election integrity.
The measure passed the House 370-48 after Senate approval.
Justice Department civil-rights division hired David Michael Levin, a former election-site hacker.

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