House Republicans propose spending bill, challenging Democrats' opposition

House Republicans introduced a spending bill on Saturday to fund federal agencies until September 30. The bill proposes increased defense spending while cutting nondefense programs, which is likely to face strong opposition from Democrats. Speaker Mike Johnson plans a House vote on the bill Tuesday, despite lacking Democratic support. This marks a shift from previous bipartisan efforts, as Republicans aim to pass the bill primarily on their own. Democratic leaders have criticized the bill, arguing it threatens essential programs. They emphasize the need for a bipartisan solution, while Republicans, backed by Trump, are pushing for unity to avoid a government shutdown.