(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Gateway Project, community programs, World Cup transit funding trapped in partial government shutdown
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Gateway Project, community programs, World Cup transit funding trapped in partial government shutdown

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passed the House on Thursday
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Van Drew was sole NJ lawmaker to vote against short-term spending bill

Interview: Rep. Mikie Sherrill discussed efforts to avoid a shutdown
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)As well as fears about large economic consequences, there are concerns a shutdown would hurt the state’s neediest families
(Rich Hundley III/Governor’s Office)The additions increased the state budget by more than $1 billion
(Lowlova under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Openverse)Dems have their ducks in order, but GOP lawmakers say they’re not getting enough time to review spending bill in detail
(NJGOV)It’s the “Budget in Brief,” though it’s anything but
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)GOP lawmaker wants changes to system where Democrats got to add millions

It’s business as usual for the federal government, as Congress reached agreement on a $1.3 trillion spending bill, averting a shutdown.

Lawmakers hope President Trump will come back to the table regarding Gateway funding.