"Congress Reveals Six Funding Bills to Avert Shutdown Threat"

Congressional lawmakers have unveiled the first six budget bills to prevent a government shutdown, with funding for departments such as military, veterans affairs, agriculture, and transportation. The bills also include wins for Democrats on food assistance and infrastructure pay, while Republicans tout victories on veterans' gun ownership and funding cuts to certain agencies. The package now heads to the House for a vote, with a looming deadline for government funding running out this Friday, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation to reach a resolution.