Republicans propose Trump-backed funding bill to avoid shutdown

House Republicans have introduced a spending bill to fund federal agencies through September 30. This bill proposes increased defense spending while cutting non-defense programs, which is likely to face opposition from Democrats. Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold a vote on the bill Tuesday, despite lacking Democratic support. This approach marks a shift from the usual bipartisan efforts needed to pass funding measures. The bill has the backing of President Donald Trump, who has been influential in uniting Republican support. Congress must act by Friday to prevent a partial government shutdown.