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A government shutdown is just hours away. Here's what Congress could do to avert it

By A Martínez
Published September 30, 2025 at 1:59 AM PDT

What options remain for Congress to avert a government shutdown when the clock strikes midnight? NPR speaks with GOP strategist Alex Conant about what they could do.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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