The US Congress has reached a deal to end a government funding dispute that began over a year ago. However, it is still too late to avoid a brief government shutdown. Funding for the Pentagon and key nondefense agencies may lapse early Saturday morning, with House Speaker Mike Johnson deciding whether to bend House rules to expedite passage or allow federal funds to stop flowing to most federal programs for a few days. The deal is still being negotiated, which could increase the chances of Congress blowing past its deadline.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







