Congress Proposes Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown

House Republicans have introduced a new spending proposal aimed at preventing a government shutdown, which includes a three-month funding extension and over $110 billion for disaster relief. This comes after former President Trump rejected an earlier bipartisan deal, leading to chaos within the GOP and calls for a more conservative approach. The proposed legislation is extensive, spanning 1,547 pages, and covers various issues including disaster aid, agricultural support, and restrictions on U.S. investments in China. Trump's support for the new GOP plan is contingent on addressing the debt ceiling, which adds complexity to the negotiations. The House is set to vote soon, but it remains uncertain if the proposal will garner sufficient backing, especially from Democrats. Lawmakers are under pressure to finalize the bill before the funding deadline on Friday to avert a partial government shutdown.