US House Passes Stopgap Budget to Avert Government Shutdown

The Republican-led House narrowly approved a measure to fund the government through September, but Senate approval remains uncertain.

The US House of Representatives passed a temporary budget with a 217-213 vote to prevent a government shutdown, extending funding until September 30, 2025.
The bill now heads to the Senate, where it requires support from at least seven Democrats to reach the necessary 60 votes for passage.
Key provisions of the budget include a $13 billion cut to domestic spending and a $6 billion increase in defense funding, sparking partisan disagreement.
Democrats in both chambers are divided, with some fearing political backlash if a shutdown occurs, while others oppose the bill's spending priorities.
If no agreement is reached by Friday night, a government shutdown could begin, impacting federal workers and public services nationwide.