House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, introduced a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown at the end of the week and keep the government running until the end of September. The bill includes increased defense spending and reduced non-defense discretionary spending but does not provide additional emergency funding or earmarks. Democrats, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, criticized the bill, calling it a power grab for the White House and billionaire Elon Musk, and warning that it could result in cuts to essential services like health care and veterans benefits.
House Democrats are opposing the bill, raising the possibility of a shutdown if Republicans cannot secure enough votes in the House. If the bill passes the House, it will then need to be supported by Senate Democrats to overcome a filibuster. Both parties are against a shutdown, as it could hinder progress on key issues such as border security, energy, and tax cuts. Democrats have criticized Republicans for budget cuts and layoffs of federal workers, while Republicans are focused on passing a reconciliation package to advance Trump’s agenda. A shutdown would impact millions of federal workers across the country.
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