President Donald Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 into law, extending federal spending through Dec. 11 and averting a government shutdown before the November midterm elections. The House passed the measure 370-48 after Senate approval by 90-6 on Aug. 8, keeping agencies operating beyond the Oct. 1 start of fiscal 2027. House Republican leaders subsequently canceled the final two weeks of the September session, with lawmakers expected to return Sept. 14 after the Labor Day break, remain through Sept. 17 and then leave Washington until mid-November. Members could be recalled with 48 hours’ notice if the Senate passes a party-line budget reconciliation package addressing taxes or spending. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley criticized the short-term approach as national debt topped $40 trillion and long-term Treasury yields reached multi-decade highs, while Republican leaders said the bipartisan measure keeps troops paid and essential services running. Congress has not completed any of the 12 full-year fiscal 2027 spending bills, leaving difficult negotiations for December after the Nov. 3 elections.