"Senate's Bipartisan Bill Averts Government Shutdown, Congress in Crisis Mode"

The Congress is deeply divided over how to prevent a federal shutdown, with the Senate moving forward with a bipartisan package to temporarily fund the government, while the House pursues a longshot effort with little chance of success. President Biden believes it's up to the House Republicans to deliver, but they are pushing for steep spending cuts and a hardline border security measure that Democrats and even some Republicans consider extreme. The Senate is on track to approve a temporary measure to keep the government running through Nov. 17, but it faces challenges in the House. The stakes are rising as a shutdown would have severe consequences for federal employees, the military, air travel, and safety net services.