House Republicans Approve Funding Bill Amid Veto Threat

House Republicans passed their first funding bill for fiscal 2025, focusing on the Veterans Affairs Department and military construction, but including partisan riders on issues like abortion that Democrats oppose. The bill, which faces a veto threat from the White House, is unlikely to advance and a stopgap funding measure is expected. The plan allocates $379 billion for VA and military construction, but Democrats criticize provisions restricting abortion access and other initiatives.