House passes funding bill, avoiding Friday shutdown

The House of Representatives passed a funding bill on Tuesday, aimed at preventing a government shutdown before the Friday deadline. The vote was 217-213, with only one Republican opposing it. The bill primarily maintains spending levels set by former President Joe Biden. House Republicans are now pressuring Senate Democrats to approve the measure, which includes $13 billion in cuts to certain domestic programs. Senate Democrats are scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss their response to the House bill. House Democrats largely opposed the bill, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizing it as reckless. The passage reflects a significant win for Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Trump, who rallied support among GOP members.