House Republicans propose a 7-week stopgap spending bill to fund the government until Nov. 21, adding $58M for security and $30M for lawmakers’ protection. Democrats oppose it, demanding changes to health care subsidies and Medicaid, setting up a potential shutdown. President Trump urges GOP unity, while Senate Democrats require bipartisan negotiations for passage. The House must vote by Sept. 30 to avoid a shutdown.
Republicans release 7-week spending bill as Democrats warn of a potential shutdown
Bynews
Sep 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) talks briefly with reporters at the U.S. Capitol on September 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Johnson answered questions about security for members of Congress following the assassination of conservative pundit and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)