McCarthy and Schumer Aim to Avoid an October Shutdown

When Congress returns from its August recess next month, lawmakers are likely to try to pass a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown in October. Speaker Kevin McCarthy reportedly told his fellow House Republicans Monday night that he’s looking to pass a short-term extension of government funding when the House returns. And Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters Tuesday that a short-term spending fix “makes a good deal of sense.” A short-term spending bill, known as