Republicans push government funding bill against Democratic opposition

Republicans are moving forward with a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, despite Democratic opposition. The bill aims to fund federal agencies through September and includes cuts to non-defense spending while increasing defense funding. Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for a vote soon, with support from President Trump. The bill gives the administration more control over spending decisions, raising concerns among Democrats about potential cuts to key programs. Democrats have introduced an alternative bill to fund the government through April 11. The proposed Republican bill could significantly impact Washington, D.C., requiring cuts to essential services due to funding limits.