House Republicans Pass Seven-Week Government Funding Bill Amid Senate Opposition

The House of Representatives, controlled by Republicans, has passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government through November 21, aiming to prevent a government shutdown. The bill, a partisan continuing resolution, passed narrowly and now awaits Senate approval, needing bipartisan support to reach President Donald Trump's desk. Democrats have released their own funding proposal, which includes extensions for Affordable Care Act subsidies and addresses rising healthcare costs, but Republicans quickly rejected it. Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, insist on negotiations that include these healthcare provisions, warning Republicans they will be blamed if a shutdown occurs. Progressives within the Democratic Party urge leveraging government funding to resist Trump's policies, while Republicans are betting that Democrats will fold or be blamed for any shutdown. The Senate is expected to vote on both proposals, but neither is likely to pass without compromise before the funding deadline.