House Successfully Passes Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

The US House of Representatives has passed a temporary spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, with the legislation now heading to the Senate for approval. The bill, which would extend government funding until mid-January, needs to be signed by President Joe Biden before midnight on Friday. The vote was a victory for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who reached across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives opposed his plan. The bill passed with bipartisan support, but some Republicans were frustrated by the lack of spending cuts and border security measures. Democrats' add-ons, including aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, will likely be dealt with separately.