Congress Faces 'Chamber of Horrors' as Government Funding Deadline Looms on Halloween Night

Congress is facing a critical government funding deadline as July's lull in legislative activity has given way to an impending 'chamber of horrors' in lawmakers' relations and party divisions over spending priorities. The House of Representatives was one of the first chambers to finish its summer session, but now it must navigate a potentially contentious battle for funding. As Halloween-themed decorations contrast with the impending drama at home, lawmakers are bracing themselves for a tough fight. The deadline is looming closer as negotiations continue to stall.