The US government has avoided a federal shutdown after both House and Senate agreed on a short-term funding deal. A bill ensuring funding until 17 November received overwhelming support, and was signed into law by President Joe Biden minutes before a deadline. But there’s no deal in place yet. Federal employees, border control agents, scientists and several others will still be impacted. Air travel, passport services & student loans might face the brunt. TOI Explains how you might get affected
