What's happened
US Congressional leaders have reached a funding agreement to extend government spending, avoiding a partial government shutdown.
Why it matters
The agreement is significant as it averts a partial government shutdown and sets the topline spending number for the fiscal year.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that US House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have agreed on a topline funding agreement, while the New York Post highlights the disagreement among hardline Republicans over the funding deal. The New York Times and AP News provide additional details on the agreement and the resistance from ultraconservative House Republicans.
How we got here
The agreement follows weeks of negotiations and comes after months of wrangling and short-term extensions.
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