Congress Punts Budget Debates to January, Risking Shutdown and Delaying Ukraine Aid
• Congress leaving major debates unresolved before holiday break, pushing to January • Disagreement between House and Senate on budget levels based on previous debt ceiling deal • Short timeframe to reconcile differences and pass spending bills, risk of government shutdown • Negotiations ongoing on aid package including Ukraine support tied to immigration policy changes • Uncertain path forward with divides between and within both chambers on key issues