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Republicans Push Funding Plan Ahead of Elections | US News
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing a last-minute funding plan to keep the government running past the September 30 deadline—potentially through the midterm elections—while quietly courting former President Trump’s support. The strategy? A continuing resolution with a twist: attaching the controversial SAVE America Act, which demands proof of citizenship for federal elections, to force a vote and highlight Democratic opposition. While some GOP members worry the $95 billion spending package lacks fiscal discipline, leaders like VP JD Vance are rallying behind it as a way to fund defense, aid farmers, and advance election integrity—all while setting up a political showdown before November. Democrats, including Senator Schatz, argue a clean funding extension would be smarter, but Republicans see this as a chance to score political points.
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