"House Passes Crucial Funding Package to Prevent Government Shutdown"

The House passed a package of six spending bills to avert a partial government shutdown by Friday's deadline, with the legislation now heading to the Senate. The package, known as a minibus, would keep several government departments open through September. Hard-right lawmakers criticized the bill for not cutting spending and excluding conservative policy riders, but it ultimately passed with a 339-85 vote. Both parties highlighted key wins in the bill, with Republicans touting cuts to certain agencies and Democrats celebrating funding for programs like the "WIC" food assistance and rental assistance.