Politics · Important news for 2 September 2026
US House passes short-term funding bill to avoid shutdown
Congress Approves Legislation to Avert Government Shutdown
House votes to fund the government through mid-December
G20 finance leaders back final statement despite tensions
G20 finance leaders concluded two days of talks in North Carolina with broad backing for a final statement, navigating tensions over Russia, China, tariffs, and Middle East conflicts.
- G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Asheville, North Carolina.
- A final statement gained broad backing despite tensions over Russia and divisions with China.
China's Xi pledges stronger Russia ties at regional summit
US and Iran resume strikes as Washington faces shutdown deadline
Japan plots record $55 billion defense spend amid China concerns
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