House votes on GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown

The House is set to vote on a six-month funding bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown this week. Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence in passing the bill, despite strong opposition from Democrats who criticize its lack of bipartisan input. The proposed bill includes increased military spending and cuts to nondefense programs, which Democrats argue could harm essential services like Social Security and Medicare. The GOP's slim majority in the House means they can only afford one defection to pass the bill. In the Senate, the bill faces uncertainty, needing at least eight Democratic votes to overcome a filibuster. Some Democrats are waiting to see the House vote results before deciding their stance, with calls for a shorter, one-month extension for further negotiations.