House Republicans propose stopgap funding bill facing opposition

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring a stopgap funding bill to a vote next week to prevent a government shutdown. Democrats criticize the bill, claiming it could cut funding for health care and veterans benefits. Johnson aims to pass the bill with only Republican votes, facing a slim majority and opposition from some GOP members. The bill is intended to keep the government funded through September 30. Bipartisan negotiations have stalled, and Democrats are pushing for protections against unilateral spending cuts. The Senate will require support from at least seven Democrats to pass the bill.