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House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown, linking it to a controversial voter verification bill. The plan aims to require proof of citizenship for voter registration and has drawn both support and opposition from lawmakers. While Republicans believe it addresses concerns about non-citizen voting, Democrats argue it’s unnecessary and could disenfranchise eligible voters.

Democrats in the Senate are attempting to revive a border bill, despite previous opposition from Republicans. The bill, negotiated by a bipartisan group of senators, would aim to address the issue of border security and illegal immigration. However, Republican leaders have announced their intention to block the bill, labeling it as ineffective and counterproductive.