The DSR Daily for December 18: Congress Introduces Bill to Avert Shutdown

Congress is on the brink of averting a partial government shutdown with a new stopgap funding bill, focusing on disaster and military provisions. Meanwhile, France has symbolically raised its flag in Syria, hinting at a diplomatic thaw. The discussion takes a turn toward Trump's legal challenges against a polling firm, which raises significant questions about press freedom. Finally, concerns about ethical governance emerge, particularly regarding potential misuse of insider information by Congress members in stock trading.