The Senate convenes following holiday recess to work on details of a 1.7 trillion dollar government funding package, Washington, USA - 08 Jan 2024
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) walks to the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 08 January 2024. The Senate and House of Representatives convene this week following a holiday recess as details are expected to be worked out on a 1.7 trillion dollar government funding package. Congress has a deadline on 19 January to pass funding legislation in order to avert a government shutdown.
