• The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill to keep federal agencies funded until Dec. 11.
• The bill keeps funding for the Pentagon at fiscal 2026 levels and forbids new programs.
• The House passed its own version of the CR, which runs until Dec. 4.
• Congress must work out a compromise version before the Sept. 30 deadline.

This development may indicate a temporary reprieve from a potential government shutdown, which could have significant implications for defense contractors and the Pentagon's operations. The Senate's inclusion of funding exemptions and provisions backed by Democrats suggests a willingness to compromise, but the lack of anomalies requested by the White House may indicate ongoing budgetary challenges for the Pentagon.