Congressional leaders reached a last-minute funding agreement hours before a government shutdown deadline, passing a continuing resolution that funds federal operations through September 30.
Deal Highlights
- Total spending: $1.7 trillion
- Defense: $886 billion (+3%)
- Non-defense: $814 billion (flat)
- Disaster relief: $12 billion emergency supplemental
Both parties claimed victory: Republicans highlighted defense increases and spending restraint, while Democrats pointed to protecting social programs from cuts. The deal punts the budget debate to the next fiscal year.
