With a government shutdown likely on March 14, President Trump and Congress are getting serious about preventing it—or at least discussing it.

House Republicans have unveiled a 100-page spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30.

House Republicans have unveiled a 99-page spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30.

House Republicans unveiled a spending bill Saturday that would keep federal agencies funded through Sept. 30, pushing ahead with a go-it-alone strategy that seems certain to spark a major confrontation with Democrats over the contours of government spending. The 99-page bill would provide a slight boost to defense programs while trimming nondefense programs below 2024 budget year levels. Congress must act by midnight Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown.

House Republicans are looking to what for them is almost unheard of —- approving government funding on their terms with little help from Democrats.

House Republicans unveil a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, daring Democrats to oppose it. With Trump’s backing, GOP leaders push forward, risking a partisan standoff as the deadline nears.