Congressional Leaders Reach Agreement to Avert Government Shutdown
Congressional leaders have agreed to delay the government shutdown deadlines by extending the expiration dates for federal finances until later in March, preventing a partial government shutdown this weekend. The funding deal aims to give lawmakers more time to finalize full-year spending legislation for various agencies, with the new deadlines set for March 8 and March 22. The agreement will require swift approval from Congress to avoid a shutdown, as lawmakers continue to grapple with passing spending measures for the 2024 fiscal year.