"Congress Averts Shutdown with Temporary Funding Bill, Extends Deadline to March"

Congress has passed a temporary funding bill to avert a government shutdown, with the new speaker, Mike Johnson, successfully navigating bipartisan opposition. Urgent concerns remain over Ukraine funding and border security, with negotiations ongoing. Meanwhile, a narrow one-vote margin in the House highlights the delicate balance of power, as lawmakers grapple with issues such as the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas and the impact of emotional testimonies on policy decisions.