Congress remains far from a deal to fund the government

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Congress is nearing a government-funding deadline without a deal, and a short-term extension is increasingly likely, according to Bloomberg. Democrats want current funding levels extended; Republicans would prefer to use the lame-duck session to fund the Iran war, The Washington Post reports.

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Why it matters

A funding lapse could disrupt federal services and affect federal workers and contractors. The outcome will also shape how much influence the incoming Democratic majorities have over fiscal 2027 funding and related policy.

What happens next

The deadline to avoid a shutdown is about a month away, according to The Washington Post. Lawmakers have not settled the timing or terms of a funding bill.

Whether Congress agrees on a short-term funding extension

The funding deadline and any change in negotiations

Whether the bill includes funding for the Iran war