Shutdown Avoided Before Election | Austin News

The House just passed a last-minute funding bill to keep the government running until December 4th, avoiding a potential shutdown right before the midterms — a move that’s already sparking political fireworks. Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are pushing it as a smart, election-year precaution, even daring Democrats to oppose it. But Democrats are furious, calling it a rushed, one-sided deal that sidelines their priorities like protecting grant funding. While some GOP members see it as a win to prevent chaos, others worry about the optics — and the Senate still needs Democratic votes to make it official. 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/909906f85520d2f8