House GOP Pushes Budget Cuts as Shutdown Looms

House GOP Pushes Budget Cuts as Shutdown Looms

House Republicans advance a stopgap funding bill, slashing non-defense spending while boosting military budgets. Democrats fight back with a short-term resolution to prevent a shutdown, warning of severe cuts to public services. Meanwhile, partisan battles escalate over infrastructure funding, IRS oversight, and labor policies, setting the stage for intense fiscal showdowns.

House GOP Unveils Funding Bill, Setting Up Major Showdown

House GOP Unveils Funding Bill, Setting Up Major Showdown

House Republicans unveil a six-month stopgap bill, escalating a high-stakes showdown with Democrats over spending cuts, defense funding, and border security. Speaker Mike Johnson challenges Senate leaders, while Democrats warn of severe service cuts. With the March 15 deadline looming, bipartisan negotiations hang by a thread, risking a government shutdown.