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Monday, June 30, 2026 Morning Edition
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The 2026 Budget Battle

The deal no one wanted and the crisis it was supposed to prevent

After fourteen months of deadlock, a compromise emerged at 3 a.m. on a Tuesday. Our correspondents reconstruct the night that ended - and did not end - the standoff.

By M. Ellison (illustrative) 18 min read
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