Flood relief funding is on its way to Vermont after a disaster aid bill gets the President’s stamp of approval.

Congressional leaders are nearing the unveiling of an agreement that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide more than $100 billion in emergency aid to help states and local communities recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton,

The sprawling nature of the package angered some Republicans, with the House and Senate set to vote in the coming days.

A potential government shutdown threatens critical disaster aid for wildfire survivors, farmers, and small businesses after President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan funding plan. The proposed $100 billion in aid includes $1.6 billion for Maui’s recovery from the 2023 fire and billions for victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Republican leaders will need the support of reluctant Democrats to pass the measure before the midnight funding deadline.

The House passed a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown Friday night. The legislation heads to the Senate next. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Zak Hudak have more details.

With less than seven hours before a partial government shutdown, the House has passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government open and allocate limited