The US House approved a temporary funding bill to keep government agencies operational. This measure extends federal funding through December 4, averting a shutdown. Republicans advanced the legislation early to manage their legislative calendar. Democrats largely opposed the bill, citing a lack of bipartisan negotiation. The move aims to allow more time for appropriations and defense spending discussions.

Lawmakers are hoping to avoid a third shutdown since last September. The stopgap funding measure now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.

House Republicans plan to avoid a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections by passing a short-term government funding deal.

The measure extends funding until Dec. 4, allowing Republicans to avoid a government shutdown ahead of the November midterm elections.

The House approved a bill funding the federal government until December fourth. This action aims to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections. House Republicans are pushing…