Senate Passes $460 Billion Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

The Senate passed a $459 billion funding bill to avert a government shutdown, allocating funds for various federal departments until September 30. However, negotiations for the remaining government funding, including Defense, State, and Homeland Security departments, remain contentious due to disagreements over spending amounts and policy provisions. President Biden's push for additional aid to Ukraine and Israel, along with border security, has further complicated the funding picture. Last-minute delay tactics from hardline Senate Republicans briefly raised concerns of a partial shutdown, and lawmakers may need to pass a temporary funding measure for the Homeland Security Department due to slow negotiations.