City officials say a Republican bill to fund the federal government will force the city to lay off all manner of personnel, including police.

House Republicans advanced a stopgap bill Tuesday to fund the government until October, putting moderate Senate Democrats in a tough spot should the measure pass a final vote this afternoon and

The bill largely keeps government funding at levels set during Joe Biden's presidency, though with some changes.

The speaker can only afford to lose one Republican before a second defection would defeat the bill if all members are voting and present. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie has said he will vote against the measure, prompting President Donald Trump to say he should be primaried. Johnson was asked if he agreed with the president.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, on the day he signs executive orders, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. March 6, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo (Reuters) - U.

The Senate on Friday passed a Republican-led stopgap measure to keep the government funded ahead of a midnight deadline.