Congress dodges government shutdown

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House Speaker Mike Johnson on Capitol Hill on July 24, 2024.

With just days to go until a government shutdown, leaders agreed to extend funding until December.

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US Vice President Kamala Harris (C), joined by acting Labor Secretary Julie Su (R), visit the construction site of the Madison Metro Transit facility, on March 6, 2024, before Harris speaks about the Biden administration's efforts to promote union job growth and expand apprenticeship programs in Madison, Wisconsin, on March 6, 2024.
 

Harris plans 3 million more housing units, a 50% jump from baseline

 

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Mourners gather during the funeral of Hezbollah senior leader Ibrahim Aqil and Hezbollah member Mahmoud Hamad, who were killed in Friday's Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, in Beirut, Lebanon, September 22, 2024.
 

'Life has been shattered': Israeli leader defends attacks on Hezbollah

 

Israel said the military hit almost 300 targets over the weekend and strikes would continue until it was safe for evacuated people to return.

A warm fall is forecast for nearly the entire US. Areas in red and orange indicate where above-average temperatures are most likely from October to December.
 

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