This potential solution could reopen the government

Government Funding & Legislation - Congress is facing a split screen scenario regarding government funding, with one bill continuing current funding and another updating funding levels for fiscal year 2026 [1][2] - A bipartisan group of senators is working on updating funding levels for all departments, agencies, and programs for fiscal year 2026 [2] - The government funding process involves 12 different pieces [2] - Three pieces of government funding are close to being done: agriculture department & SNAP funding, Milcon VA (funding for veterans), and legislature (funding for the capital police) [3] - Pairing the three bills (agriculture, veterans, capital police) with continued funding for the other nine portions could create a more bipartisan product [3] Potential Solutions & Challenges - Healthcare remains a key piece to be figured out for a deal to be reached [4] - The mentioned actions could be the key to an eventual solution that reopens the government [4]