Senate approves temporary funding extension to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms
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The Senate approved a funding extension through December 11 to avert a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections, sending the measure to a House whose support is uncertain. The Senate bill differs from the House’s version by excluding ICE/CBP funding and blocking a proposed administration grants-rule change. In related moves, the chamber also confirmed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and rejected a voter ID measure, while Republicans signaled they will revisit a broader budget and elections package after the August recess, amid continued push from Trump.
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- Senate confirms Blanche as AG, passes bill to avoid shutdown before August recess KCCI
- Schumer caves, hands Republicans shutdown win after months of uncertainty Fox News
- ‘Whiffs of frozen hell and donkeys flying’: Senators sidestep one shutdown fight and set up another MS NOW
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