Republicans tee up government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

Republicans have introduced a government funding bill months before the fiscal year ends to prevent a shutdown during the election season. The House has voted to extend this stopgap funding measure, aiming to avoid a third shutdown since last September. This unusual timing is intended to ensure stability before the elections. The funding bill now moves to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain as lawmakers seek to maintain continuous government operations through the upcoming period.