Get the latest news as Congress moves to avert a government shutdown and extend funding into March, during President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged Monday that his chamber might not have time this month to pass another package of government funding bills, after trying for more than two weeks to fire up debate.

On Nov. 12, 2025, the president signed into law three appropriations bills to partially fund the government for the rest of fiscal year 2026 through Sept. 30, 2026, and a continuing resolution to fund the rest of the government through Jan. 30, 2026.

The AI Talent Act would establish hiring teams throughout the federal government focused on artificial intelligence talent.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government was poised Tuesday to pass legislation invoking the Charter’s notwithstanding clause for a fourth time in this sitting. A bill invoking the rights-override clause was on deck for the final stages of debate during the evening sitting.