House Successfully Passes Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown on Third Try; Senate Set to Vote Before Saturday Deadline | Capitol Report

With just hours remaining until a potential midnight government shutdown, the House has approved a temporary funding bill designed to sustain federal operations and provide disaster assistance. However, this legislation fails to incorporate President-elect Donald Trump’s requests for an increase in the debt limit.

The ongoing debate regarding the funding bill, which was supported by Trump but faced rejection on Thursday, raises several questions…