The U.S. Congress averted a potential government shutdown by passing a last-minute budget. The last-minute deal followed a week of turmoil instigated by President-elect Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, who attempted to block an earlier agreement. Although there was a brief shutdown moment, federal operations continued without interruption. Trump aimed to include a debt ceiling suspension in negotiations, a strategy met with resistance from Democrats. The agreement now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature, expected soon.

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