House Republicans Introduce Stopgap Spending Bill

House Republicans have introduced a 99-page stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, extending current funding through the end of the fiscal year. The bill, coordinated with the White House, proposes a $6 billion increase in defense spending and a $13 billion reduction in non-defense spending, while adding $6 billion for veterans' healthcare. It includes funding anomalies such as increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement funds and a $20 billion cut to IRS enforcement. The GOP aims to pass the bill without Democratic support, which could be challenging, as Democrats oppose the bill's exclusion of certain spending and policy riders. The bill adheres to the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s spending caps, but Democrats and some Senate Republicans express concerns over its provisions. A House vote is scheduled for Tuesday, but the bill faces hurdles in the Senate without bipartisan support.