"Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Funding Bills to Avert Government Shutdown"

Top lawmakers have unveiled a package of six government funding bills ahead of the shutdown deadline, representing a breakthrough after months of short-term funding extensions. The package includes bipartisan wins and investments in various programs, with Democrats touting full funding for WIC and Republicans securing conservative policy victories. Congress approved a stopgap measure to extend funding temporarily, and lawmakers aim to pass the funding bills through both chambers this week, facing a tight timeline with the State of the Union address and a looming deadline on March 22. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure from his right flank and potential challenges to his speakership.