House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled a vote on a temporary government funding bill after facing pushback from Republicans. The bill aimed to extend funding through March 28, preventing a government shutdown, but was criticized for not including spending cuts and for a proposal requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote, which Democrats argue is unnecessary.

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Former President Trump urged Republicans to reject the bill without stronger "election security" measures. With Republicans holding a slim majority and internal disagreements brewing, Johnson is working on building support. Meanwhile, the bill is unlikely to pass the Democrat-led Senate, where leaders are calling for a bipartisan solution that avoids controversial measures.

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