House Republicans Push Stopgap Funding Bill as Government Shutdown Looms

Speaker Mike Johnson plans a vote next week on a Republican-backed continuing resolution, facing opposition from Democrats and internal GOP divisions.

Speaker Mike Johnson announced a 'clean' stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, aiming to extend funding through September 30.
Democrats strongly oppose the proposed bill, citing potential cuts to healthcare, nutritional assistance, and veterans benefits as key concerns.
Republicans hold a slim House majority, but internal divisions, including opposition from Rep. Thomas Massie, threaten the bill's passage along party lines.
Democrats demand guardrails to restrict President Trump and DOGE from unilaterally cutting federally funded programs, with Medicaid identified as a redline issue.
Negotiations on broader appropriations bills continue, but time is running out as the March 14 shutdown deadline approaches.

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