Senate Averts Shutdown with Bipartisan Deal | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

The Senate just passed a surprise temporary funding bill to avoid a government shutdown—acting nearly two months ahead of schedule, right before elections. This bipartisan move keeps agencies funded at current levels while dodging political landmines: no border funds for Border Patrol, no billion-dollar battleship, and a one-month delay on hemp regulations amid safety concerns. Democrats also blocked new grant rules that would’ve let the White House steer federal money. Now it’s up to the House—and the President—to seal the deal before December. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…