Republicans in US House approve stopgap spending bill ahead of Oct. 1 deadline

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a stopgap spending bill to keep the government operational until the fall, sending it to the Senate for further adjustments. This move comes ahead of the fiscal year starting on October 1, ensuring that the government avoids a shutdown. This bill's passage is crucial because it buys Congress more time to finalize a long-term funding plan, reflecting the ongoing challenges in reaching bipartisan agreement on federal budgets.