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House Passes Stopgap Bill, Senate Faces Democratic Challenge

3/13/2025

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The House has passed a crucial stopgap bill to keep the federal government running until September 30, averting a shutdown. Now, the Senate must rally Democratic support. While the bill increases defense spending by $6 billion, it slashes nondefense spending by $13 billion, drawing criticism from Democrats for its vague funding directives and allowing the Trump administration greater spending leeway.

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Story summary

The House has passed a crucial stopgap bill to keep the federal government running until September 30, averting a shutdown. Now, the Senate must rally Democratic support. While the bill increases defense spending by $6 billion, it slashes nondefense spending by $13 billion, drawing criticism from Democrats for its vague funding directives and allowing the Trump administration greater spending leeway.