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

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a temporary funding bill to maintain government operations until fall, heading to the Senate for revisions. This move comes ahead of the fiscal year start on October 1, aiming to avert a government shutdown. The stopgap bill underscores the ongoing challenges in passing a comprehensive funding package, reflecting the political tensions between different factions in Congress. This situation highlights the urgency and complexity in government budgeting processes and their implications for public services and federal operations.