"As of right now, I'm leaning no on this bill, now, let's face it, that means there can be a government shutdown." Rep. Dan Meuser explained his questions about the continuing resolution being proposed on Wednesday's "National Report." | NEWSMAX

Tonight, the Senate took an important step toward reopening the government. This continuing resolution will reopen government immediately, extend funding through January 30th, and provide back pay to all federal workers. This measure also includes three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, including Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch. This three-bill package, which originally passed the Senate on August 1st with