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Biden signs funding bill

The spending bill that averted a shutdown shrank from more than 1,500 pages to just 100—here’s what was cut

The spending bill that cleared Congress didn't include pharmacy benefit manager reforms, a pay raise for lawmakers, and a crackdown on "junk fees."

The New York Times · 11h

Biden Signs Spending Bill, Finalizing End to Shutdown Drama

President Biden’s signature, while technically coming after the midnight deadline for a shutdown, ensured that there would be no lapse in government funding.

The Associated Press on MSN · 15h

Biden Signs Bill That Averts a Government Shutdown and Brings a Close to Days of Washington Upheaval

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation that averts a government shutdown heading into Christmas, bringing a final close to days of upheaval in Washington after Congress passed a bipartisan budget plan just past the deadline and rejected Donald Trump's core demand in the negotiations.

Senate passes separate RFK Stadium site bill

STAT · 15h

Congress passes slimmed-down spending bill to keep government open

House lawmakers voted 366-34 to pass a spending bill on Friday. The Senate passed it on a 85-11 vote. The bill, which funds the government for three months, still needs to be signed by President Biden.

NBC Washington D.C. on MSN · 5h

Senate passes separate RFK stadium site bill after removal from federal spending bill

The passage early Saturday comes after a provision to transfer control of the land from the federal government to D.C. was removed from Congress' slimmed-down, short-term spending bill as lawmakers raced to pass it before a government shutdown.

The Washington Post · 17h

Senate passes RFK Stadium land bill, giving the Washington Commanders a major off-the-field win

The Washington Commanders’ path to returning to nation’s capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended with a late reprieve

The Wall Street Journal on MSN15h

How a Routine Spending Bill Turned Washington Upside Down

President-elect Donald Trump hoped for a smooth transition to the White House. Then GOP divisions burst into public view.

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Congress passes pared-down funding bill after Trump objected to initial bloated spending package

President-elect Donald Trump scored a victory early Saturday when Congress passed a slimmed-down bill to keep the government ...

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Trump's agenda in trouble? What the Republican revolt on spending bill tells us

Plan to avert a government shutdown backed by Trump failed with 38 Republicans opposing the bill. Does it mean his ...

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Sen. Kennedy calls on Trump to step in on spending bill showdown: 'One person' who can unite GOP

Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy called on Trump to visit Washington to help Speaker Johnson rein in the GOP caucus, ...

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Musk Draws First Blood With Spending Bill Bombshell

In a 12-hour social-media barrage, the world’s richest man led a rebellion against a bill aimed at keeping the government ...

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What Trump’s decision to wade into spending fight tells us about the next 4 years

After days of threats and demands, Donald Trump had little to show for it once lawmakers passed a budget deal.

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Gingrich torches 'joke' spending bill, says Trump refused to 'sell out' American people

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said President-elect Trump refused to "sell out" the American people by supporting ...

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House passes stopgap spending deal without Trump’s debt limit demand hours before shutdown deadline

The package will now head to the Democratic-led Senate for consideration, which must be passed and sent to President Joe Biden’s desk before the midnight deadline on Friday.

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