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President Trump signed a government funding bill that secures federal operations through December 11, averting an immediate shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
This early resolution stands in sharp contrast to the 43-day government closure that began in October 2025, a period that left lawmakers and journalists exhausted by the political volatility of the previous fall.
The current legislative calm is temporary, as the next major spending decision is scheduled for mid-December.
Lawmakers are currently hesitant to engage in intense budgetary conflicts before the November elections, preferring to postpone the contentious debates over federal spending until after voters have weighed in.
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