Congress passes short-term funding extension to avert government shutdown

Yes, that’s right. The U.S. Congress has passed a short-term funding extension, also known as a continuing resolution or “CR,” to avert a government shutdown. This provision will temporarily fund the government at current levels for a specific period of time, giving Congress more time to negotiate and approve a larger, more long-term budget deal. This move helps to avoid the consequences of a government shutdown, which could include federal employees being placed on temporary unpaid leave, interruption of governmental services, and a potential negative impact on the economy.