House Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown by funding the government through September. The bill includes increased defense spending and reduced non-defense discretionary spending, without additional emergency funding or earmarks. Democrats, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, criticized the bill as a power grab for the White House and billionaire Elon Musk. Before the bill’s release, House Democratic leaders opposed it, warning of potential spending cuts to healthcare and veterans benefits. The divide between the parties raises the threat of a shutdown, as House Democrats may unify against the bill, potentially derailing it with just two Republican defections. Senate Democrats will be crucial in passing the bill, as Republicans would need seven Democratic votes to overcome a filibuster. Both parties aim to avoid a shutdown, which could delay progress on key legislative priorities. Democrats have criticized cuts in federal spending and job losses, while a shutdown would impact millions of federal workers. Overall, the situation remains tense as the deadline for a shutdown approaches.
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