White House Rule Sparks Shutdown Drama | Albuquerque News

Congress races against time to avoid a government shutdown, locked in a tense standoff over a White House rule that would let political appointees block federal funding for programs they dislike. Republicans fiercely oppose it as an overreach, while some Democrats are willing to pass a temporary funding bill—if the rule is curbed. Senators like Susan Collins warn it could harm communities and science by sidelining experts. Adding a provision to kill the rule to the funding bill might trigger presidential pushback, risking the entire deal. With lawmakers hoping to vote next week before their August recess, the clock is ticking—and compromise looks fragile. 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/28d2e2ccec96a4a1