House votes on spending bill to prevent shutdown

The House is set to vote on an interim spending bill today to prevent a government shutdown. The bill maintains Biden-era funding but cuts the overall budget while increasing military pay and allowing new Pentagon programs. House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging Republicans to support the bill, which faces opposition from House Democrats. They argue Republicans should negotiate with them instead of pushing the bill through alone. If the House passes the bill, it will still need support in the Senate, where at least seven Democrats are required to overcome a filibuster. The government funding deadline is tonight at midnight.