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Senate just passed a bipartisan deal to fund the government through December 11th, quietly blocking Trump’s controversial grant overhaul that critics say would politicize federal funding. While the bill avoids major fights by maintaining current spending levels, it includes key tweaks for WIC, national security, and disaster relief — plus shuts down Democratic-backed provisions like military action in Iran and immigration enforcement transfers. Republicans worry about bureaucracy and oversight, while Democrats see this as a crucial win against executive overreach. The agreement also keeps critical transportation funding alive, buying lawmakers time ahead of elections — but many are pushing for permanent fixes to stop the grant rule entirely.

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