House passes GOP bill to prevent government shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson secured a narrow victory for President Trump, with the House approving a GOP bill to prevent a government shutdown. The legislation passed 217-213, with only one Republican voting against it. The bill aims to fund the government through September, adding $8 billion for defense while cutting non-defense spending by about $13 billion. It also allocates funds for immigration enforcement. The Senate now faces pressure to act quickly, as the current funding expires Friday. Democrats criticized the bill as a partisan move that undermines legislative authority. They argue it threatens social safety net programs, while Republicans claim it does not cut benefits for Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security.