Congress Races to Avert Pre-Christmas Shutdown in Final Lame-Duck Session

Congress is negotiating a stopgap funding measure to prevent a government shutdown before the December 20 deadline, as a comprehensive funding deal is unlikely. Lawmakers are considering a continuing resolution to extend funding into President-elect Trump's term, with debates over the length and content of the resolution. Both parties aim to avoid a shutdown, but Trump's silence on the issue complicates negotiations. The resolution may include disaster aid, while contentious issues like climate and education funding remain points of contention.