With the clock ticking and the government shutdown looming, Congress has reached a deal to fund the government and avert a shutdown.
The deal, which was announced late Monday night, would provide $1.3 trillion in funding for the government through September 30th. It would also provide $80 billion in additional defense spending and $63 billion in additional non-defense spending.
The deal was reached after weeks of negotiations between congressional leaders and the White House. It is expected to pass the House and Senate before the current funding runs out on Friday.
The deal includes a number of provisions that have been sought by both parties. It would provide $20 billion for infrastructure projects, $4 billion for veterans’ health care, and $2 billion for school safety. It would also provide $1.6 billion for border security, though it does not include funding for President Trump’s proposed border wall.
The deal also includes a number of other provisions, such as a two-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program, a two-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, and a five-year extension of the Violence Against Women Act.
The deal is expected to pass both chambers of Congress, though it is unclear if it will have enough support to pass without any amendments. If it does pass, it would be the first time in years that Congress has been able to pass a spending bill without a government shutdown.
The deal is a victory for both parties, as it provides funding for programs that both sides support. However, it is also a reminder of how difficult it can be to pass legislation in a divided Congress. With only a few days left before the current funding runs out, Congress has a limited amount of time to pass the deal and avert a government shutdown.