Trump Signs Short-Term Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown

The transcript discusses a government funding bill signed to prevent a shutdown, extending funding through December 20th. It includes a military pay raise, health care program extensions, and census funding. Challenges in passing a full-year spending bill are highlighted, mainly due to President Trump's demand for border wall funding. This is the second stopgap bill for the 2020 budget year.

What are some of the key provisions included in the bill?

Why have lawmakers struggled to reach an agreement on the appropriations bills?