President Donald Trump signed a funding bill, averting a government shutdown before elections. Congress approved a temporary extension of federal spending, keeping agencies funded through December. This measure gives lawmakers more time to resolve spending differences and fiscal challenges. The national debt has crossed forty trillion dollars, and affordability remains a concern. Upcoming November elections will determine congressional control and future spending negotiations.

With just a few weeks to spare, the House approved legislation extending funding through mid-December.

The legislation, which already passed the Senate, now goes to President Donald Trump to become law, checking off the main item on Congress’ to-do list ahead of the midterms.

Continuing resolution will fund the federal government through Dec. 11