House Republicans propose controversial spending bill for government

House Republicans have introduced a spending bill to fund the government through September 30, diverging from the usual bipartisan approach. The bill proposes increased defense spending while cutting nondefense programs, which is likely to face strong opposition from Democrats. Speaker Mike Johnson plans a vote on the bill Tuesday, challenging Democrats to oppose it and risk a government shutdown. The legislation does not include funding for community projects and does not cover major programs like Social Security and Medicare. Democratic leaders warn that the bill's passage without their input could lead to a shutdown. They emphasize the need for a bipartisan solution, expressing concerns over potential cuts to essential programs.