House passes funding bill, now goes to Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a funding bill with a vote of 217-213, sending it to the Senate. The bill aims to fund the government through September, maintaining most funding levels from last year. The proposed legislation includes a $13 billion cut in non-defense spending and a $6 billion increase in defense spending. It also allows the Trump administration more control over spending priorities, which has drawn criticism from Democrats. In the Senate, at least eight Democratic votes are needed to prevent a government shutdown. Some Democrats have expressed concerns about the bill's provisions, particularly regarding protections for Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security.