"US House Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, Democrats Play Key Role"
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a temporary spending bill with broad support from lawmakers in both parties, aiming to avert a government shutdown. The legislation, which would extend government funding through mid-January, now heads to the Senate where bipartisan support has been voiced. The bill would extend funding for various federal agencies and programs, giving lawmakers more time to work on detailed spending bills. Some Republicans expressed frustration that the bill did not include the spending cuts and border-security measures they sought. The Senate and House must pass the bill before current funding expires at midnight on Friday.