"Congress Races Against Time to Pass $1.2 Trillion Spending Bill and Avert Shutdown"

Congressional leaders have unveiled the final bipartisan package of six 2024 fiscal year appropriations bills, totaling $1.2 trillion and covering various sectors including defense, homeland security, and healthcare. With a looming Friday midnight deadline, lawmakers are racing to pass the bills, but concerns arise over the limited time for review before voting. Both Republicans and Democrats are highlighting their wins in the package, with provisions addressing border security, childcare programs, and visas for Afghans who assisted the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan.