Vance urges House GOP to pass stopgap funding package

Vice President JD Vance urged House Republicans to support a stopgap funding package to prevent a government shutdown on Saturday. The bill aims to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year on September 30. Vance addressed concerns in a closed-door meeting, emphasizing that failure to pass the bill could delay President Trump's agenda, including tax cuts. Some Republicans remain undecided, with a few openly opposing the measure. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that the party could secure enough votes without Democratic support. However, key holdouts, including Representative Thomas Massie, have stated their opposition to the funding package.