Trump-class battleships

Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies until December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the midterm election campaign. The bill, which funds the government at current levels, was negotiated to prevent a third shutdown in under a year, with both parties aiming to avoid voter backlash ahead of elections.

Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies past the midterm elections into early December, avoiding a government shutdown during campaign season. The bill funds the government at current levels until Dec. 11, with the House having passed a similar measure lacking some White House-sought exceptions, including $1 billion for 'Trump-class' battleships.

Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies through December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the campaign season. The bill mirrors a House measure but excludes White House-requested exceptions like $1 billion for 'Trump-class' battleships. Lawmakers aim to finalize the deal before the August recess to prevent a third shutdown in 10 months.

Senate leaders unveiled a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies until December 11, avoiding a government shutdown during the midterms. The House passed a similar measure but excluded some White House exceptions, including a $1 billion request for 'Trump-class' battleships. The Senate is expected to vote before its August recess, with both parties aiming to avoid another shutdown ahead of the election.

Senate leaders announced a short-term spending bill to fund federal agencies past the midterm elections and into early December, avoiding a government shutdown during campaign season. The bill funds the government at current levels through Dec. 11, excludes a Trump administration request for $1 billion in battleship funding, and reflects bipartisan efforts to prevent a third government shutdown in 10 months.