Crisis (Temporarily) Averted

Congress passed a government funding bill. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( October 2, 2023 Congress may have narrowly averted a government shutdown, but the drama isn’t over just yet. We’ve got more on [the latest fight brewing in the House](. Then, we’re sharing [a very special birthday message to Jimmy Carter]( from me — and a few others you may recognize. After that, we’re marking the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with [a powerful story from four young survivors](. Thanks for waking up with us.   In the News [House Speaker Kevin McCarthy]( Getty Images Crisis (Temporarily) Averted With just hours to spare, Congress barely avoided a government shutdown that seemed all but certain. [Here’s what went down](. What happened? In a last-minute reversal, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy turned to Democrats late Saturday to pass a short-term spending bill in a 209-126 vote. The Senate overwhelmingly approved the measure before it was signed into law by President Biden on the same night. What’s in the bill? It includes about $16 million in disaster relief and will keep the government funded at the current spending levels. But both parties made some concessions — Republicans’ border security measures were dropped, as was the additional Ukraine aid backed by Democrats. What’s next? Lawmakers have until Nov. 17 to come up with another full year of government spending levels or revert to another short-term funding fix. It could be a bitter fight to the very end: A band of ultra-conservatives is trying to oust McCarthy over his willingness to work with Democrats. Here’s a closer look at why [some Republicans want McCarthy out]( of his leadership role and which lawmakers opposed the newly passed continuing resolution. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics-and-policy%2Fspending-bill-whats-next%2F   More Stories [The White House with a giant cardboard ''cake'' adorned with red, white, and blue candles wishing ''Happy Birthday President Carter'']( Getty Images Happy birthday, Mr. President: Former president Jimmy Carter celebrated his 99th birthday on Sunday in Plains, Georgia with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In honor of this special milestone, I paid tribute to President Carter — along with fellow former commander-in-chief Bill Clinton, Jane Fonda, and Jeff Daniels, who shared well wishes of their own. [Check it out right here](. In with the new: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has picked Laphonza Butler to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat, his office confirmed last night. Butler will be the only Black female senator serving in Congress, and just the third in U.S. history. She's currently the president of EMILY's List, which works to elect pro-choice Democratic women, and she previously advised VP Kamala Harris's 2020 presidential campaign. Urgent search: Police are on a desperate hunt for a nine-year-old girl who went missing while camping in upstate New York on Saturday. Charlotte Sena went for a bike ride with her friends in Moreau Lake State Park at dinner time, then “she just wanted to go around one more time by herself," Gov. Kathy Hochul told the press. Sena was wearing an orange tie-dye Pokémon shirt, dark blue pants, black Crocs, and a gray bike helmet. She is 4 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 90 pounds. You can [see a photo of her here]( — authorities are imploring anyone with information to call 911. Sports roundup: Simone Biles made history yesterday by becoming the first woman to land the exceptionally challenging Yurchenko double pike vault at an international competition. The move, which is the hardest in women's gymnastics, will be renamed the “Biles II”. On the slopes, Rory McIlroy fought back tears after Europe beat the U.S. to win the 2023 Ryder Cup. “We gained a lot of valuable experience to take back,” said Captain Zach Johnson.   Welcome to New York [Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman stand up in the stands]( If you're anything like us, you're still living for Taylor Swift's NFL era! Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Hugh Jackman joined the singer last night as she cheered on her rumored beau Travis Kelce, whose team the Kansas City Chiefs took on the New York Jets. Swift's impact on the evening was undeniable, with the broadcast littered with puns based on her song titles, and a commercial break showcasing her upcoming Eras Tour concert movie. The Chiefs won 23-20, so who's to say this Love Story isn't working some magic...   Breast Cancer Awareness Month [Young woman stands on top of ski mountain with her arms outstretched, smiling.]( Sloan Robinson, then 24: “I skied more than I’ve ever skied in my life on chemo.” (Courtesy of Sloan Robinson) Our coverage begins with a story about defying statistics — in more ways than one. A growing number of women are being diagnosed with breast cancer well before the recommended mammogram screening age. We spoke to four survivors under 40 about [what it's like to fight this disease so young](. Then, tomorrow, we’ll address the big question: Why are more young women getting breast cancer? I had an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Ann Partridge, a medical oncologist and clinical researcher at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, so stay tuned for our discussion. 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