The Senate has approved a short-term spending bill to fund the government until March 14 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The measure includes $100 billion in aid for communities recovering from natural disasters and a one-year extension of federal farm policy and aid to farmers. Despite demands from President-elect Donald Trump, the bill does not address the nation’s borrowing limit. The Senate also approved the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, providing funding for pediatric cancer research. The White House has backed the agreement, ensuring vital services for Americans and assistance for hurricane-impacted communities. The congressional clash reflects Trump’s unpredictable demands, reminiscent of his first term. Speaker Mike Johnson had to navigate Trump’s last-minute intervention while balancing the realities of a divided Congress and looming deadline. The agreement passed amidst chaos on Capitol Hill, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation to ensure government services continue and disaster-affected communities receive assistance.
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Senate approves temporary spending bill to avert government shutdown
