The House had the votes Tuesday to pass a temporary government funding bill and hold off a shutdown for a few more weeks. The bill would fund the government at current levels through Dec. 20. It heads to the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the White House indicated President Donald Trump would support a plan to keep the government running through Dec. 20. The president’s backing suggests the GOP-held Senate will pass the measure. Funding will lapse Friday if Congress cannot pass a funding plan. The so-called continuing resolution gives lawmakers a few more weeks to strike a deal on ... (full story)