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Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Averting an Immediate Shutdown Threat
The Senate voted to pass continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027 on August 8, keeping federal agencies funded and pushing the next major funding deadline further into the fall.
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Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Adds Uncertainty Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A Supreme Court decision on how states may draw congressional districts has reshaped the legal landscape just months before the 2026 midterms.
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What Is the Federal Debt Ceiling?
The debt ceiling is a cap set by Congress on how much the federal government can legally borrow. Here's how it works and why it periodically triggers standoffs in Washington.
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How a Bill Becomes a Law: A Plain-English Guide
Only a small fraction of bills introduced in Congress ever become law. Here's the process every bill has to survive.