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The podcast discusses how U.S. lawmakers voted to fund the government and avoid a shutdown, with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's key role in getting the deal done. The episode also includes an interview with the FT's Deputy Washington Bureau Chief, who shares insights on the surprising turn of events and the content of the temporary funding measure.

US lawmakers were able to avert a shutdown over the weekend, Slovakia’s election results are adding pressure to the EU’s unity around the war in Ukraine, and Brazil says its oil exploration and green ambitions aren’t contradictory.

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Brazil minister says oil and green ambitions are not contradictory

Cooling UK labour market claims jobs in construction and retail

US lawmakers pass short-term deal to avoid government shutdown

Robert Fico wins Slovakia election with anti-Ukraine stance

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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