Senate approves legislation to prevent D.C. budget cuts

The Senate has unanimously passed a bill to prevent a $1 billion budget cut for the District of Columbia. This legislation allows D.C. to maintain its budget instead of reverting to 2024 levels. The bill now moves to the House for consideration. The budget issue arose from a recent House funding package that did not include a standard provision for D.C.'s budget. This oversight would have led to significant cuts in essential services like police and education. D.C. leaders and residents protested against Congress's interference in local governance. The Senate's swift action aims to correct this situation, with hopes for a quick response from the House when they return from recess.