Republicans unveil Trump-backed bill to avoid shutdown, daring Democrats to oppose it
US House Republicans have introduced a spending bill to fund federal agencies through September 30, setting the stage for a showdown with Democrats. The bill proposes a slight increase in defense spending while cutting non-defense programs below 2024 levels, a move that Democrats are likely to oppose, as they advocate for equal treatment of defense and non-defense spending.
With a Friday deadline looming to avert a partial government shutdown, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson plans a Tuesday vote on the bill, challenging Democrats to oppose it. This strategy, supported by former President Trump, breaks from the norm of bipartisan collaboration on spending measures, as Republicans typically need Democratic votes to pass such legislation. The outcome of this high-stakes gamble remains uncertain.
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US House Republicans have introduced a spending bill to fund federal agencies through September 30, setting the stage for a showdown with Democrats. The bill proposes a slight increase in defense spending while cutting non-defense programs below 2024 levels, a move that Democrats are likely to oppose, as they advocate for equal treatment of defense and non-defense spending.
With a Friday deadline looming to avert a partial government shutdown, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson plans a Tuesday vote on the bill, challenging Democrats to oppose it. This strategy, supported by former President Trump, breaks from the norm of bipartisan collaboration on spending measures, as Republicans typically need Democratic votes to pass such legislation. The outcome of this high-stakes gamble remains uncertain.
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