Politics overhangs US Christmas as government shutdown nears, Covid aid uncertain

The US Congress, which normally is adjourned the last week of December, will be preparing to return to work. On Monday, following the Christmas weekend, the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on overriding Trump's veto of a $740 billion bill authorizing the country's defense programs. If the House vote succeeds, the Senate could hold its vote as early as Tuesday.

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