“"Current federal funding levels run out on Dec. 11, and without another deal in place, Congress risks plunging the government into another shutdown." — Elizabeth Elkind and Alex Miller, Fox News Digital, "Congress returns to brutal lame-duck stretch with shutdown deadline, leadership races," Nov. 9, 2026”
The claim: “"Current federal funding levels run out on Dec. 11, and without another deal in place, Congress risks plunging the government into another shutdown." — Elizabeth Elkind and Alex Miller, Fox News Digital, "Congress returns to brutal lame-duck stretch with shutdown deadline, leadership races," Nov. 9, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Congress.gov shows H.R. 6500 became Public Law 119-103 on Sept. 2, 2026, and its CRS summary says it funds federal agencies through the earlier of Dec. 11, 2026, or enactment of the regular appropriations bills. The White House's signing statement gives the same Dec. 11 end date. Fox's deadline matches the law; whether a shutdown actually follows depends on what Congress passes before then.
See the evidenceWhat would change our rating: Enactment of a new continuing resolution or full-year appropriations bills before Dec. 11, or a congress.gov record showing a different expiration date in P.L. 119-103, would move this verdict.
Our read
Congress.gov shows H.R. 6500 became Public Law 119-103 on Sept. 2, 2026, and its CRS summary says it funds federal agencies through the earlier of Dec. 11, 2026, or enactment of the regular appropriations bills. The White House's signing statement gives the same Dec. 11 end date. Fox's deadline matches the law; whether a shutdown actually follows depends on what Congress passes before then.
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Nov 9, 2026, 11:00 PM CST
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Late Check. Fox News says current federal funding runs out December 11, setting up a possible shutdown as Congress returns for the lame duck. The stopgap law President Trump signed September 2 funds the government through exactly that date. Verdict: matches record.
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