Congress returns from holidays facing battles over spending, foreign aid and immigration
CBSN
Washington — After a chaotic and unproductive year, a divided Congress returns this week to face a number of big fights that lawmakers punted to 2024, including battles over government funding, foreign aid and immigration.
The most pressing challenge is a pair of fast-approaching funding deadlines to prevent a government shutdown. Congressional leaders announced Sunday they had reached a deal on an overall spending level for the remainder of 2024, putting them one step closer to avoiding another shutdown.
Congress is also trying to strike a deal on border security and immigration policy that has become central to passing more aid for Ukraine, with lawmakers continuing talks over an emergency spending package that the Biden White House has requested.
