Senate appropriators reach funding deal to avoid shutdown

3 verified updates • corroborated by 4 independent sources • tracked since August 02, 2026

Part of ongoing coverage: Congress

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Aug 02, 06:30 PM 1 source: politico.com
Senate finalizes funding patch that would block Trump’s grant overhaul
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Aug 03, 12:00 AM 2 sources: AP News, thehill.com
Senate appropriators reach funding deal to avoid shutdown
→ Purpose changed from blocking overhaul to avoiding shutdown
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Aug 03, 12:30 AM 2 sources: AP News, The Hill