JOURNAL ARTICLE

Congress on Track to Avoid Shutdown and Soften Trump Spending Cuts.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wasson, Erik; (BGOV), Ken Tran 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the U.S. Congress's efforts to prevent a government shutdown by passing compromise funding bills that soften spending cuts proposed by the Trump administration. This bipartisan cooperation comes after a previous shutdown in 2025 that lasted 43 days and disrupted government services. Key issues include funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and immigration enforcement, with progressive Democrats advocating for limitations on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding without seeking a government shutdown. The article highlights the ongoing negotiations and the potential impact of these funding decisions on various government agencies and services. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190940228
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