- Congress avoids a shutdown but leaves 'a big mess' for Trump and Republicans in 2025 | Another funding bill. A debt limit extension. Major party-line bills on immigration and taxes. Nominations. Trump tried to push Congress to take the debt ceiling off his plate but failed. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/congress-avoids-shutdown-leaves-big-mess-trump-republicans-2025-rcna184899 29 comments politics