Republicans propose spending bill to prevent government shutdown

House Republicans have introduced a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, proposing increased defense funding of $892.5 billion while cutting nondefense spending to $708 billion. This bill is set for a vote on Tuesday. Democrats oppose the bill, seeking equal funding for defense and domestic programs. They criticize the bill for potentially giving too much control over federal spending to the Trump administration and for lacking support for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. If the bill fails, a government shutdown could occur when funding expires on Friday. Republicans are relying on their slim majority to pass the bill without Democratic support, but it may face challenges in the Senate.