Another continuing resolution (CR) that would keep the government funded past midnight on Saturday was released yesterday. This version of the CR would keep the parts of the government funded by spending bills not yet signed into law for another two weeks, pushing the deadline to reach a deal to December 21.
With the original December 7 deadline approaching, many had been expecting a partisan showdown this week over issues like funding for a border wall. However, with Washington paying tribute to President George H.W. Bush for much of this week, it appears that the two sides will resume discussions at a future date.