The House Appropriations Committee has introduced a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through Dec. 4 in an effort to avert a shutdown as the Sept. 30 funding deadline looms. Introduced on Thursday, the measure—called the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027—would sustain current funding levels while adding no policy riders or new spending. Committee Republicans say the move maintains national security programs and everyday services. The House, meanwhile, is preparing full-year fiscal 2027 appropriations bills. House appropriators have approved all 12 bills introduced through the full committee, including bills related to defense, and passed three across the floor. Senate Democrats have not advanced any. ...