"US Congress Approves Funding Bill, Averts Government Shutdown"

The US House of Representatives has approved a short-term funding deal to avert a government shutdown just hours before the deadline. The bill, which keeps the government funded until mid-November but includes no new aid for Ukraine, is expected to pass in the Senate. The measure received more support from Democrats than Republicans, with some right-wing Republicans voting against it. The bill reflects one of their key demands, which is to halt US funding for Ukraine's defense against Russia. However, the deal does not provide further military aid to Ukraine, a disappointment for Democrats. The government will remain open for now, but disagreements over spending levels and policies are likely to resurface in 45 days.