U.S. Congress put the finishing touches on a massive $1.7 trillion spending bill to fund the U.S. government through September. Government funding runs out on Dec. 23 and the expectation was that it would pass both chambers in time to avoid a shutdown. However, in Congress, nothing is official until it actually passes. READ MORE: https://www.turnto23.com/news/national-politics/congress-races-against-the-clock-to-pass-budget-avoid-shutdown