Senate Deal Pauses Trump Grant Rule | Concord News

Congress just passed a last-minute funding deal to keep the government running until December 11th, avoiding a shutdown while also pausing a controversial Trump-era plan that would have let political appointees control federal grant decisions. Critics feared it would politicize funding and stifle research. The Senate version, which found more bipartisan support than the House’s alternative, also extends key nutrition programs and addresses national security. It’s a temporary fix — buying lawmakers time before the election — but it keeps things moving and defers tough budget fights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a592ae1b734fa2c