A bill to extend government funding until December 11 has been approved, paving the way to avoid a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support and now heads to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law. By extending funding beyond the September 30 deadline, lawmakers have removed the threat of a shutdown, allowing them to focus on the final stretch of the campaign.

Further details about the bill and its implications are available from the source. The extension of government funding is intended to prevent a shutdown before the November elections, in which control of Congress is at stake.