US Congress passes stopgap bill again avoiding government shutdown

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The third temporary funding measure, passed by the US Congress as a snowstorm approaches, means a shutdown as early as this weekend has been avoided. The bill now goes to the White House for President Biden to sign. Also, in the programme, how tensions between Iran and Pakistan are affecting the economy and workers in Northern Ireland went on strike over pay. (Picture: American Flag in front of The Capitol. Picture credit: Getty Images)