U.S. congressional leaders on Sunday unveiled a bill that would fund parts of the government for parts of the fiscal year as lawmakers faced a threat of a partial government shutdown later this week.
Both House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) appeared to claim victory for their respective parties on Sunday, releasing statements to say they were able to come to an agreement to fund the government.
“Republicans have worked hard to successfully move the policy and spending priorities of the federal government away from the previous Pelosi-Schumer [fiscal year 2023] appropriations,” wrote Mr. Johnson, “and American taxpayers will benefit from it.”…
