The Washington Post Breaking News January 7, 2024 Republican and Democratic congressional leaders reach tentative $1.66 trillion budget deal

 

News Alert Jan. 7, 3:35 p.m. EST

Republican and Democratic congressional leaders reach tentative $1.66 trillion budget deal that would avert a government shutdown The deal would preserve funding for key domestic and social safety net programs, but hard-line GOP lawmakers who sought spending cuts are likely to staunchly oppose the deal. Read more