Shutdown Averted, But Politics Loom | Hattiesburg News

The House just passed a last-minute stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown before the midterms, with Republicans daring Democrats to vote against it—warning they’d be blamed for any chaos. Passing 220-205 along party lines, the bill gives Congress a temporary reprieve as they head into recess, letting GOP leaders focus on defense and farm aid. Democrats were furious, calling it a rushed, one-sided deal that ignored their demands for agency accountability. While some Republicans see this as smart politics—possibly even helping Democrats—conservatives argue it’s the cheapest fix. Now, the Senate must rally 60 votes, forcing Democrats to compromise as Majority Leader works with Appropriations to make it happen. 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/10ea651627758a1a