McConnell's return increases likelihood of budget deal by December 20…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate by October 1, 2026, will enable him to broker a bipartisan budget agreement that avoids a 2027 government shutdown. His influence will help overcome partisan deadlock and secure Democratic votes for a longer-term funding bill.

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Implied probability (Yes)

70%

Closes

2026-12-31

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