House votes on spending bill to avoid government shutdown
The House is set to vote on a government spending bill today to prevent a shutdown before the Friday deadline. The bill maintains current funding levels but includes cuts to nondefense spending and increases for defense. Rep. Tom Massie has announced he will vote against the bill, while other Republicans remain undecided. Former President Trump is pressuring Republicans to support the bill and has threatened to challenge Massie in a primary. Senate Democrats will need to support the bill to overcome a filibuster. Some Republicans who usually oppose short-term spending measures are backing this bill, citing ongoing efforts to identify wasteful spending.