House passes spending bill to avoid government shutdown

The House of Representatives passed a spending bill on Tuesday to fund the government through September 30, avoiding a shutdown. The vote was 217 to 213, with mostly Republican support. The bill maintains last year's spending levels but increases military funding by $6 billion. It also cuts over $1 billion from Washington D.C.'s budget and excludes local project funds. The measure now moves to the Senate, where it requires support from some Democrats to overcome a filibuster before the Friday deadline.