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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., unveiled a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown and keep the government running through the end of September.
The bill includes an increase in defense spending while reducing nondefense discretionary spending, without expanding the budget for additional emergency funding or community project funding.
President Donald Trump supports the bill and has urged Republicans to vote in favor, stating he would sign it if it reaches his desk.
The bill faces opposition from Democrats, who argue it could lead to spending cuts in areas like health care, nutritional assistance, and veterans benefits.
The bill's passage is uncertain as it was not negotiated with Democrats, and it requires bipartisan support to become law, with potential challenges in both the House and Senate.