Trump urges Republicans to support government funding bill

President Trump urged all Republicans to support a spending bill that would fund the government through September, as a March 14 deadline approaches. The bill includes $8 billion for defense and $6 billion for veterans' healthcare, while cutting non-defense spending by $13 billion. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold a vote on the bill Tuesday, despite lacking Democratic support. This situation differs from previous shutdowns, as all discretionary spending would be affected due to no appropriations bills being signed. Negotiations remain tense, with a slim Republican majority in the House and the need for bipartisan cooperation in the Senate. A prolonged shutdown could impact GDP growth and lead to furloughs for federal workers, but key entitlement programs would continue.