Congress Approves Stopgap Funding to Avert Shutdown

In a bipartisan effort, congressional leaders reach a temporary agreement to keep the government running, avoiding immediate shutdown risks.

Speaker Mike Johnson faces criticism from Republicans for 'kicking the can down the road' with another short-term spending plan.
The temporary funding plan extends government operations through March 8 for some agencies and March 22 for others, as Congress works on longer-term funding.
House GOP's internal divisions and leadership challenges underscore the difficulties in reaching a permanent spending solution.
The agreement, reached days before the deadline, aims to prevent a shutdown and allows more time for drafting and reviewing appropriations bills.
Concerns over government spending and leadership effectiveness loom as Congress navigates a tight deadline and political divisions.