The US Capitol is seen from Union Station in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2026. Congress overwhelmingly passed a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday, averting an October 1 government shutdown and extending federal funding through December 11 while postponing a broader budget battle until after the midterm elections. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)

The US Capitol is seen from Union Station in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2026. Congress overwhelmingly passed a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday, averting an October 1 government shutdown and extending federal funding through December 11 while postponing a broader budget battle until after the midterm elections. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)

The US Capitol is seen in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2026. Congress overwhelmingly passed a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday, averting an October 1 government shutdown and extending federal funding through December 11 while postponing a broader budget battle until after the midterm elections. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)

The US Capitol is seen in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2026. Congress overwhelmingly passed a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday, averting an October 1 government shutdown and extending federal funding through December 11 while postponing a broader budget battle until after the midterm elections. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)

The US Capitol is seen in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2026. Congress overwhelmingly passed a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday, averting an October 1 government shutdown and extending federal funding through December 11 while postponing a broader budget battle until after the midterm elections. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)

The US Capitol is seen from Union Station in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2026. Congress overwhelmingly passed a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday, averting an October 1 government shutdown and extending federal funding through December 11 while postponing a broader budget battle until after the midterm elections. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)

People walks near the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2026. Congress overwhelmingly passed a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday, averting an October 1 government shutdown and extending federal funding through December 11 while postponing a broader budget battle until after the midterm elections. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)

A man walks past the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 2, 2026. Congress overwhelmingly passed a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday, averting an October 1 government shutdown and extending federal funding through December 11 while postponing a broader budget battle until after the midterm elections. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)