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

In a bid to avert a government shutdown, Republicans in the U.S. House passed a stopgap spending bill that will maintain government operations until the fall. This move sends the measure to the Senate, where further revisions are anticipated. The urgency stems from the need to finalize a government funding bill before the new fiscal year kicks in on October 1. This action underscores the ongoing tension between different Congressional factions as they navigate budget negotiations and the implications of a potential shutdown on federal services and operations.