Hours before the deadline, Congress passes a bill to prevent a shutdown of the federal government

Amid concerns that a shutdown could look bad for Democrats in the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, Congress passed a deal on Friday to prevent a shutdown before the midnight deadline.

This bill breezed through the House on Friday and is on its way to Vice President Joe Biden's desk. However, some Republicans have criticized the bill for failing to address border security, despite the fact that it includes funding for su....