House Passes Short-Term Funding Bill Including Lawmaker Security

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government funded until November 20 or 21, aiming to avoid a federal government shutdown. The measure includes $30 million for member security and nearly $60 million for security for the executive and judicial branches, reflecting heightened concerns following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Despite House passage, the bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where 60 votes are required to overcome the filibuster, and bipartisan support is necessary. Democrats largely opposed the bill due to the exclusion of healthcare policy riders, including an extension of Obamacare Premium Tax Credits. President Donald Trump publicly urged House Republicans to unify and support the clean temporary funding bill. The Senate vote is expected to be contentious, with both Republican and Democratic proposals anticipated to fall short of the supermajority needed to pass.