House GOP plans increased defense, reduced domestic spending

House Republicans are proposing a funding measure that increases defense spending by $6 billion while cutting domestic spending by nearly $13 billion. This plan aims to prevent a government shutdown as the current funding expires on Friday. House Speaker Mike Johnson expects the proposal to be debated and voted on Tuesday. He believes it will pass along party lines, despite criticism from Democrats about the lack of input in the process. Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have expressed opposition to the measure, calling it a unilateral move by Republicans. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer prefers a temporary funding solution to allow for further negotiations.