Reporter's Notebook: Congress dodged a fall shutdown, but the real fight looms
Congress avoided a government shutdown this fall, but midterm elections could spark a December spending battle or a new shutdown in early 2027.
Republican Ledger staff · 2:32 PM ET
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Congress avoided a government shutdown this fall, but midterm elections could spark a December spending battle or a new shutdown in early 2027.
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