Breaking News: Trump signs short-term spending bill to avert shutdown

View in your browser     Trump signs short-term spending bill to avert shutdown President Trump on Thursday signed a funding stopgap measure just hours ahead of a shutdown deadline, extending funding levels from the last fiscal year until December 20. The measure, which passed in the Senate earlier Thursday and in the House on Tuesday, bought Congressional negotiators an additional four weeks to hammer out a deal on how to spend the agreed $1.37 trillion for the 2020 fiscal year, which began October 1, and tackle thorny issues including Trump’s request to fund a border wall. Read the full story here         SPONSORED CONTENT — DELTA AIR LINES   Coveted for their skills and servant leadership, veterans make a great fit for the Delta culture. Learn more about Delta’s strong commitment to supporting the veteran communities and hiring initiatives.           Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for Breaking News     Forward Breaking News       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2019 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.