The ChainThe chain of calls behind a story

The Chain

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Take the decisions the real people took, one after another, on the way to where things stand.

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A council member in a stone corridor at night, the chamber's seven chairs beyond her and a crowd in the square outside.
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Sep 1, 2026

US Congress (the House, 370–48 on September 1, after the Senate passed it 90–6)

Passed a stopgap bill (H.R. 6500) funding the federal government at current levels through December 11, 2026

On September 1, the House voted 370–48 to fund the government at current levels through December 11, averting a shutdown and pushing the budget fight past the November midterms.

The reason given: To prevent a shutdown when funding expired on September 30 and buy time for final 2027 spending talks until after the November midterms

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  1. Sep 26, 2026

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